A tiny seed within a flower,
Grows into a plant with power,
It's how we get new plants to see,
From just one that used to be.

And just like plants, animals too,
Have a way to make a brand new,
Their offspring from parent's genes,
Is how a species continues.

Fertilization's how it starts,
Two tiny parts that come apart,
One from Mom and one from Dad,
Together they make the new one bad.

DNA's the code they share,
It helps the offspring they bear,
A genetic blueprint of sorts,
That gives them traits and helps them grow.

So now you know the secret way,
That species reproduce every day,
From DNA and fertilization,
Their offspring is a new creation!

Reflections

1. What is the process of reproduction in plants and animals?
2. How does fertilization help create new offspring?
3. What are genetic traits and how do they play a role in the creation of new offspring?
4. How does DNA help ensure that a species continues?
5. Can you think of any examples of species that reproduce in different ways?
6. How do you think animals and plants know when to reproduce?
7. Do you think humans have the same process of reproduction as plants and animals? Why or why not?