Animal Life Cycles
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| Animal Life Cycles | |
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| Science - Zoology | |
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| Level | Primary |
| Materials | models of the steps in an animal’s life cycle circle with an arrow to show progression tray |
This activity demonstrates the stages in an animal's life cycle.
Presentation
- Take the work to a mat or table.
- Place the circle with the arrow at the center of the work space.
- Put the pictures or objects in order around the circle from earliest stage of development to the latest stage of development.
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
- could also be done with pictures of the stages in an animal's life cycle
- many different animals could be used
- can also be done to learn about aging - in humans and in animals.
Material
Make Your Own
I have seen once this amazing insect life cycle done entirely out of different-shaped noodles. Link needed!
Where to Buy
Painted Lady Butterfly
Amazon $5.59
Monarch Butterfly
Amazon $9.71
Luna Moth
Amazon $9.40
Honey Bee
Amazon $7.90
Ant
Amazon $6.19
Lady Bug
Amazon $5.99
Praying Mantis
Amazon $6.15
Mealworm
Amazon $13.99
Silkworm
Amazon $12.57
Earthworm
Amazon $5.99
Frog
Amazon $8.80
Amazon $6.29
Sea Turtle
Amazon $7.71
Chicken
Amazon $9.15
