Science Lesson: Asexual Reproduction
Created by Teacher(s): Mallory Swafford, Greta Stacy|Published on: June 24, 2025
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Science
Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students are introduced to the idea of asexual reproduction, explore different asexual methods, and learn how climate change affects some animals that reproduce asexually. Students learn how young people can make a difference and express themselves by designing a postcard to send to an elected official.
Inquire: Students participate in an introduction activity and learn the term asexual reproduction.
Investigate: Students explore different methods of asexual reproduction and how climate change impacts the reproduction cycles of animals that reproduce asexually.
Inspire: Students watch a video about youth activists and design their postcards to advocate for legislative action to protect the oceans.
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Mallory Swafford
Teacher
I graduated in 2014 from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale with a zoology degree. I worked in the field of zoology until 2018 when I decided to make the switch to education. I now am certified to teach first through sixth grades in general education. I am endorsed in middle grades science and I expect to finish my master's in high school biology this year. I love teaching science and am excited to work with the Subject to Climate team!
Greta Stacy
Education Specialist
Greta Stacy holds a Bachelor of Chemistry from Smith College, a Master of Teaching from Hamline University, and a Graduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering from the University of Limerick. She has nine years of experience teaching chemistry, science, and mathematics for grades 9–12. Greta holds a Minnesota 9–12 Chemistry teaching license, UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Irish Teaching Council registration, and certifications in International Baccalaureate Chemistry and Advanced Placement Biology.
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