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.
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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