Life Cycle

Introduction

WELCOME TO OUR WORLD OF SCIENCE

Hello there!

Welcome to our Science Lab

Today we are going to take a trip to the garden to learn about the life cycle of insects!

Task

You will be able to define the term life cycles.

You will be able to identify the stages of a life cycle of insects.

Compare the life cycle of an insect to small animals.

Show an appreciation for insect by not harming them.

Process

1.Click on the links below to view the life cycles of some insects in our environment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRsmbTArnAA&feature=related                                               

http://www.tooter4kids.com/LifeCycle/Stages.htm                                                                    

http://www.monarchbutterflyusa.com/Cycle.htm              

2.   Click on the videos below to see the life cycle of a butterfly, housefly and cockroach.           

           https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvxMnJVCfvo

           https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQP0h0ygwoM

            http://www.tooter4kids.com/LifeCycle/Stages.htm

3. Put the different life cycle in the correct order.

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/scienceforkids/life_cycle/butterfly_game_9.17.swf

 

4. Complete the work sheet given below.

http://www.softschools.com/science/butterfly/life_cycle.jsp http://www.vtaide.com/png/assess.htm#LifeCycles

http://www.vtaide.com/png/housefly2F.htm

 

5. Colour the life cycle of a butterfly

 

 

6. Print and complete the facts of a butterfly