LI: (1) to describe the life cycle of an insect (2) to understand the differences between different types of life cycle: simple, complete and incomplete metamorphosis |
Science: life cycles of insects (main heading)
Session 1: I’m sure you already know that a butterfly starts its life as a caterpillar. After all, I’m sure you’ve all read the Hungary caterpillar! If you want to test your insect knowledge, try out this quick quiz https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/quiz/animals-and-nature/take-insects-quiz/
Watch:
Explore: Insect life cycles: complete and incomplete metamorphism PowerPoint where it provides a fuller explanation of the two life cycle types.
Task: Subheading What is the difference between complete and incomplete metamorphism? Complete two life cycle sheets: one showing a complete metamorphosis and one an incomplete. Remember to select the challenge based on the number of stars: CH1 = ★ Ch2 = ★★ Ch3 = ★★★ |
Session 2: Watch: ‘Life cycle of a butterfly’ video clips to gain a more in-depth knowledge and detail:
Read: ‘National Geographic Great Migrations: Butterflies’ - page 30: Life Cycle to egg https://www.getepic.com/app/read/15131 You will need to access this book via Epic education account using the link below:
Task: To write the story of ‘The life cycle of a butterfly’. This will not only test your story telling skills but should also show your scientific knowledge too!
Explore: This story written by a teacher for much younger children than you : https://www.storyjumper.com/book/read/5811212/The-Life-Cycle-of-a-Butterfly#
You can present your story in many different ways:
...The list is endless but as creative or as straightforward as you want or as time allows!
Challenges: Challenge 1 – rewrite the story as in the example below but uplevel the scientific knowledge covered (give facts and figures) and the language choices and sentence structures Could become – In around February or March time, the Monarch butterfly starts the cycle of life again. This beautiful creatures makes her way into the forest …
Challenge 2: write your own version for the butterfly life cycle
Challenge 3: Choose an insect life cycle to write your own life cycle story for. |
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