Comparing the life cycles of mammals and birds
I can describe the differences in the life cycles of mammals and birds.
Comparing the life cycles of mammals and birds
I can describe the differences in the life cycles of mammals and birds.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Different life cycles can be compared to find similarities and differences
- Mammals and birds have some similarities and some differences in their life cycles
- Differences in life cycles can be communicated using scientific diagrams and tables
Common misconception
All animal life cycles have the same stages; anything different to mammals is not an 'animal'.
Use the examples in the slide deck to make it clear that different types of animals have different life cycles.
Keywords
Life cycle - A life cycle is the way in which a living thing changes as it ages.
Mammal - A mammal is a warm-blooded animal that gives birth to live young and has hair or fur.
Bird - A bird is a warm-blooded animal that lays eggs and has feathers, wings and a beak.
Similarity - A similarity is something that two objects have in common.
Difference - A difference between two objects or things is something that is not similar or the same about them.
Equipment
Access to the internet for research (optional).
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
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
Something that things have in common.
Something that is not the same when comparing things.
The mammal has just been born and needs lots of help.
The mammal is still growing and becoming more independent.
The mammal is fully grown and is able to reproduce.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
baby, young, adult
egg, hatchling, fledgling, adult
