MEIOSIS AND
SEXUAL
QUARTER 2 – WEEK 5
REPRODUCTION
(DAY 1)
LEARNING COMPETENCY
Explain that genetic information is
passed on to offspring from both
parents by the process of meiosis and
fertilization
I. Activating Prior Knowledge
Short Review
Recall the important concepts and stages in meiosis.
Meiosis contains two separate cell divisions, meaning that one
parent cell can produce four gametes (eggs in females, sperm in
males). In each round of division, cells go through four stages:
prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
Meiosis I is the first round of cell division, in which the goal is to
separate homologous pairs.
I. Activating Prior Knowledge
I. Activating Prior Knowledge
Meiosis II - The
second round of
cell division, in
which the goal is
to separate sister
chromatids.
B. Establishing Purpose of the Lesson
LESSON PURPOSE
Essential Questions:
1. Can you explain the process of meiosis and its
role in sexual reproduction?
2. What is the role of fertilization in sexual
reproduction?
3. Why is sexual reproduction important in the
natural world?
Unlocking Content Area Vocabulary
MEIOSIS AND
SEXUAL
REPRODUCTION
QUARTER 2 – WEEK 5 (DAY
2-3)
Guided Questions:
[Link] is it important that gametes are genetically
unique?
2. What happens when a sperm cell and an egg
cell fuse?
3. What is the role of gametes in sexual
reproduction?
4. What is the purpose of meiosis I and meiosis II?
A Journey Through Generations (Individual Activity)
Instruction: Please refer to the image below in
answering the guided questions.
Guided Questions:
1. In the provided family
picture, who do you think are
the parents, and who do you
think are the offspring?
2. Are there any visible
physical resemblances shared
between family members?
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
Meiosis and Gamete
Formation
Meiosis in Males
The process by which sperm are produced in male
animals is called spermatogenesis.
Spermatogenesis occurs in the testes (male
reproductive organs). As illustrated in the figure on
the next slide, a diploid cell first increases in size and
becomes a large immature cell (germ cell). The large
cell then undergoes meiosis I. Two cells are produced,
each of which undergoes meiosis II to form a total of
four haploid cells. The four cells change in form and
develop a tail to become male gametes called
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
Meiosis and Gamete
Formation
Meiosis in Females
The process by which gametes are produced in
female animals is called oogenesis. Oogenesis,
summarized in the figure below, occurs in the ovaries
(female reproductive organs). Notice that during
cytokinesis following meiosis I, the cytoplasm divides
unequally. One of the resulting cells gets nearly all of
the cytoplasm. It is this cell that will ultimately give
rise to an egg cell. The other cell is very small and is
called a polar body. The polar bodies degenerate
after oogenesis.
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
Meiosis is Essential in Sexual
Reproduction
In sexual reproduction, offspring receive half of their
genes from one parent and half from the other. The
genes are carried on chromosomes in sex cells (also
known as gametes or egg or sperm cells), which
fuse in fertilization. Each parent supplies half of the
genetic information needed to form a complete
individual. The sperm, which is the sex cell from the
father, provides half of the information; the egg, which
is the sex cell from the mother, provides the other half.
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
Genetic Information through
Meiosis
During fertilization, 1
gamete from each parent
combines to form a
zygote. Because of
recombination and
independent assortment in
meiosis, each gamete
contains a different set of
DNA. This produces a
unique combination of
genes in the resulting
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
Genetic Information through
Meiosis
Recombination in crossing
over occurs during prophase
I. Homologous chromosomes
– 1 inherited from each
parent – pair along their
lengths, gene by gene.
Breaks occur along
the chromosomes, and they
rejoin, trading some of their
genes. The chromosomes
now have genes in a unique
MEIOSIS AND
SEXUAL
REPRODUCTION
QUARTER 2 – WEEK 5 (DAY
4)
Guess It, Win It! (Individual Activity)
Instruction: Answer the following questions in the blank
provided.
1. How many is the chromosome number found in a human
body?
2. Every body cell of a fruit fly has 8 chromosomes. How many
chromosomes does an egg cell of a fruit fly have?
3. Male gametes are called _____________.
4. Female gametes are called _____________.
5. True or False. The chromosomes found in body cells are paired.
6. True or False. Meiosis maintains the number of chromosomes.
7. True or False. The process of meiosis produces gametes.
8. During meiotic (meiosis) cell division, how many daughter
cells are produced?
9. What are the sex chromosomes for females?
Who wants to be a Millionaire?
(Group Activity)
Game Objective: The objective of game is to
correctly answer a series of multiple-choice
questions in order to win the grand prize of 100
points.
Game Setup: Each player has their own set of
answer cards (A, B, C, D) and a lifeline card. Each
correct answer can gain 10 points.
Gameplay:
1. A question is read aloud to the contestant.
2. The contestant is given four possible answers: A, B, C, and D.
3. The contestant has 3 lifelines that they can use at any point during
the game. Contestants can only use each lifeline once.
a)50/50: Removes two wrong answers from the multiple-choice
options, leaving the contestant with only one correct and one
incorrect option.
b)Phone a Friend: The contestant can call a friend and ask for their
help on the question. The friend has 30 seconds to answer the
question.
c)Ask the Audience: The audience is asked the same question as the
contestant and a quick poll is done to show their answers.
4. The contestant selects their final answer and locks it in.
5. If the answer is correct, the contestant moves up the points ladder
to the next question.
6. If the answer is incorrect, the contestant loses all their winnings
Lifeline Strategy:
It is important to use lifelines strategically to increase your
chances of winning. Here are some tips for using lifelines
effectively:
● 50/50: Use this lifeline when you are down to two answer,
and you are not sure which one is correct. This lifeline can help
you eliminate one of the wrong answers and give you a 50/50
chance of guessing the correct answer.
● Phone a Friend: Use this lifeline when you are unsure of the
answer, and you think your friend may know it. However, it is
important to remember that your friend may not know the
answer either, so use this lifeline wisely.
● Ask the Audience: Use this lifeline when you think the
audience is likely to know the answer. This lifeline can be very
helpful, but it is not always reliable, so use it with caution.
Learners’ Takeaways
Check my Understanding
Explain your answer on the question: Why is meiosis
important in sexual reproduction?
Answer each question on the lines provided.
1. How many chromosomes in humans are there in sperm cells?
How about egg cells?
2. How many chromosomes would there be in a human
offspring? 3. How many pairs of homologous chromosomes
would be in a human offspring?
Match It to Win It!
Instruction: Match each term with the correct
description below. Write your answer in the blank
provided.
__________________ 1. It is the sex cell from the female
reproductive organ.
__________________ 2. It is the sex cell from the male
reproductive organ.
__________________ 3. It is the cell division in sexual
reproduction.
__________________ 4. It is the cell that forms in fertilization.
__________________ 5. It is the joining of two sex cells.
Your Opinion Matters!
Instruction: Answer the following
questions.
1. What is the significance of meiosis in
sexual reproduction?
2. How are gametes formed through meiosis,
and what is their genetic composition?
3. How does meiosis in humans compare to
that in other organisms?