Introduction

Reproduction is how living things make more of themselves. In plants and animals, reproduction helps new plants and animals grow.

Reproduction in Plants

Plants can reproduce in two ways:

• Sexual reproduction: This is when a plant makes seeds by combining pollen and egg cells. Example: A flower turning into a fruit with seeds.
• Asexual reproduction: This is when a plant makes new plants without seeds. Example: A potato growing a new plant from its eye.

Reproduction in Animals

Animals also reproduce in two ways:

• Sexual reproduction: This is when animals make babies by combining egg and sperm cells. Example: A hen laying eggs that hatch into chicks.
• Asexual reproduction: Some animals like starfish can grow new parts to make new animals.

graph TD;
    A(Sexual Reproduction) --> B(Egg + Sperm);
    A --> C(New Baby);
    D(Asexual Reproduction) --> E(New Plant/Animal);

Fun Activity

Try planting a seed in soil and watching it grow into a plant. See how the seed turns into a new plant just like how animals have babies!

Remember

• Plants and animals reproduce to make new generations.
• Plants can reproduce through seeds or without seeds.
• Animals reproduce through eggs and sperm or by growing new parts.
• Reproduction helps living things continue their species.