Lesson by Rhian Bruce
Learning Intentions:
- To research the life cycle of a mammal, amphibian, insect, bird or plant.
- To record the life cycle using annotated scientific illustrations.
Step 1: Activity overview for parents, carers and pupils
This activity will involve some online research of life cycles. There is a six-minute video to support the learning. There is also an optional three-minute video in the activity to assist with the recording should your child require some additional support.
Once your child has done their research they can complete the activity offline.
Step 2: Introduction to the activity and additional information
Today you are going to explore and learn about some fascinating lifecycles of species from around the world.
Let’s start by watch a video about life cycles. Click on the link below.
You will probably already be familiar with the lifecycles of some creatures e.g. a butterfly or a frog. Have you ever wondered about some of the more unusual animals and creatures on our planet? Look at the lifecycles of a platypus and the lifecycle of a jellyfish below.
Step 3: Tasks to carry out for this activity
Activity 1
Choose which mammal, insect, amphibian, bird or plant you are going to research. Choose one that you are not familiar with. It could be an animal from another country e.g. possum, komodo dragon etc.
- Now research the life cycle for the one you have chosen.
- Draw a scientific diagram that is clearly annotated to show the life cycle. Watch this clip on how to create a sketch drawing of a lifecycle of a dragonfly if you would like more support with creating a scientific diagram.
- Make sure your illustrations are accurate and clearly drawn using coloured pencils and that each stage of the life cycle has a written description explaining what is happening at that stage.
Once you have completed the task you can email anything you create (photos, documents, screenshots, etc.) directly to your teacher or directly upload it to any of the available places in Step 5.
Step 4: Look over the success criteria for this activity:
Success criteria #1: I can research the life cycle of a chosen organism.
Success criteria #2: I can present a life cycle using annotated scientific illustrations.
Step 5: Click on the relevant link below if you have any work to upload to your online areas
J2e Google Drive OneDrive Seesaw