Introduction
Have you ever wondered how animals grow and change? Every living creature goes through a series of stages from birth to adulthood. These stages are called a life cycle. In this WebQuest, you will explore the life cycles of different animals—how they begin, how they develop, and how they transform.
You will work individually to research, analyze, and create outputs that will help you understand how animals grow throughout their lives.
Task
Your mission is to discover and compare the life cycles of the following animals:
Goal
By the end of this WebQuest, you will be able to:
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Identify the stages in the life cycle of different animals such as the butterfly, frog, chicken, and mosquito.
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Describe the changes that occur in each stage of an animal’s life cycle.
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Compare and contrast the life cycles of two animals.
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Create visual or written outputs that clearly show your understanding of animal life cycles.
Tasks
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Research the life cycles of the butterfly, frog, chicken, and mosquito using the provided online resources.
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Complete an interactive flow chart by accessing the digital tool where you will drag and drop images into the correct life cycle stages.
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Compare two animals by explaining the similarities and differences in their life cycle patterns.
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Create a visual output (diagram, infographic, or poster) showing the complete life cycle of one animal of your choice.
Process
Task 1: Research and Note-taking
Visit the websites and videos provided below. Create a simple graphic organizer (table, chart, or bulleted list) showing the stages of development for each animal.
Guiding questions:
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What are the major stages of its life cycle?
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How long does each stage last?
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How does the animal change from one stage to another?
LINKS:
VIDEO:
WEBSITE:
https://school-learningzone.co.uk/key_stage_two/ks2_science/the_living_…
https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/pdfs/AnophelesLifeCycle-ENG.pdf
Task 2: Complete the Interactive Flow Chart (Drag-and-Drop Activity)
Access the interactive tool below and drag and drop the images into the correct sequence of the life cycle stages.
https://wordwall.net/resource/6661422
https://wordwall.net/resource/1151039
https://wordwall.net/resource/11325627
Task 3: Compare Two Life Cycles
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Choose any two animals from the lesson (example: frog and butterfly).
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Write a short paragraph (5–7 sentences) explaining:
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How their life cycles are similar
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How their life cycles are different
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Which one undergoes metamorphosis (complete or incomplete)
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Use your notes from Task 1 to help you.
Task 4: Create Your Own Life Cycle Output
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Choose one animal from the four.
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Create a visual output such as:
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A hand-drawn life cycle diagram
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A digital poster or infographic
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A labeled illustration
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Make sure your output includes:
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All life cycle stages
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Arrows showing the sequence
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Short descriptions (1–2 sentences each stage)
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Evaluation
Your work will be evaluated using the following criteria:
| Criteria | Excellent (4) | Good (3) | Fair (2) | Needs Improvement (1) |
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| Research Notes | Very complete and well-organized notes | Clear notes, minor gaps | Some missing stages | Notes incomplete |
| Life Cycle Diagram | Accurate, neat, labeled, creative | Mostly correct and neat | Some errors; lacks labels | Incorrect or very incomplete |
| Compare & Contrast Paragraph | Clear, complete, well-explained | Mostly clear; minor errors | Shows partial understanding | Hard to understand; incomplete |
| Quiz Creation | 5 accurate items with answer key | 5 items, minor errors | Less than 5 items or unclear | Incorrect and incomplete |
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have explored how different animals grow, transform, and survive. By completing this WebQuest, you have learned that each animal has a unique life cycle, yet all follow a sequence of growth and development. Understanding these life cycles helps us appreciate the diversity of life around us.
Credits
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Websites & References: School Learning Zone, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Videos: YouTube educational videos on the life cycles of butterflies, frogs, chickens, and mosquitoes.
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Interactive Tool: WorldWall.com
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Images & Graphics: Google Images
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Acknowledgment: Special thanks to teachers and colleagues who provided guidance and feedback in the creation of this WebQuest.
Teacher Page
Hello, young biologists!
We are thrilled to welcome you to our exciting WebQuest on the Life Cycle of Some Animals.
We will be your guide as we explore the amazing transformations that animals go through from birth to adulthood!
AUTHOR:
Leah Mae T. Francisco
Hello, future biologists!
I’m so excited to have you join me on this fascinating adventure into the world of animals and their life cycles. My name is Leah Mae T. Francisco, and together we will discover how creatures like butterflies, frogs, chickens, and mosquitoes grow and change.
Get ready to engage in fun activities, complete interactive flow charts, and create visual diagrams that show the amazing journey of life. You’ll be using your observation skills, creativity, and critical thinking to understand the life cycles of different animals.
Let’s dive in and start our journey!
Happy exploring!