Life Cycles Unit

Unit Overview

This unit focuses on the concept of life cycles in plants, insects, and animals. Throughout the lessons, students will explore the stages of growth and development in living organisms, including plants, frogs, and butterflies. The unit will help students understand the interconnectedness of life and how the environment plays a role in the survival of species.

 Essential Questions

• What is a life cycle and why is it important?

• What are the stages of a plant's life cycle? 

• How do the life cycles of different animals, like frogs and butterflies, compare? 

• How do environmental factors impact life cycles? 

Unit Objectives

• Students will be able to identify and describe the stages of the plant, butterfly, and frog life cycles. 

• Compare and contrast the life cycles of different organisms. 

• Understand the role of environmental factors in the survival and growth of living organisms. 

 Overview of Lessons

• Lesson 1: Explore the plant life cycle by planting seeds and observing the stages of growth. 

• Lesson 2: Investigate the butterfly life cycle and create a digital model of the stages. 

• Lesson 3: Learn about the frog life cycle and create a visual representation of its stages. 

• Lesson 4: Compare and contrast the different life cycles, identifying commonalities and differences. 

• Lesson 5: Design a model of a life cycle using Scratch or Tinkercad. 

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