Changes in animal life cycles
I can record the life cycle of an animal.
Changes in animal life cycles
I can record the life cycle of an animal.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The life cycle of an animal shows how it grows and changes from birth
- Making observations over time helps scientists to describe changes in animals during their life cycle
- The life cycle of animals can be recorded in different ways
Common misconception
Children may think that all offspring resemble their parents.
Show examples of offspring that resemble their parents and of those who do not.
Keywords
Animal - An animal is a living thing which moves and eats other animals or plants.
Life cycle - A life cycle shows the way in which a living thing changes as it grows.
Change - If something changes it does not stay the same.
Observe - To observe is to look very closely and use other senses too.
Record - To record information is to keep it so that it can be passed on to others. This can be through notes, photos and drawings.
Equipment
This will be dependent on the animal chosen to observe over time.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Risk assessment required - equipment
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
It looks very small and has no fur.
It is bigger but not fully grown. It has short ears.
It is fully grown, has long ears and white fur.