Life Cycles
EYFS, KS 1, 2. Early Years, First, Second Stage. Ages 3 - 11.
DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins
OVERVIEW: Designed to complement the curriculum topics of Animals including humans and Living things and their habitats, this workshop uses ZooLab animals to discuss new life, growth, reproduction and ageing.
There’s a particular focus on the metamorphosis of a butterfly and the various stages of its development.
Some key vocabulary is introduced including ‘metamorphosis’, ‘larva’, ‘chrysalis’, ‘adult’ and ‘reproduce’.
Key Workshop Objectives:
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Examine the life-cycles
of animals, from eggs
and birth to adulthood -
Discuss human life cycle
and how it translates to
other animals -
Establish how many
animals are egg-layers -
Explore animal growth
and human growth. -
Explain the metamorphosis
of frogs and butterflies -
Define pros and cons
of live-birth vs egg laying.
Includes:
Free Printable Resources
Animals often used in this workshop:
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Entertainment
Animal requests will be accommodated where possible. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee attendance.
Life cycle of a butterfly
A life cycle is defined as the developmental stages that occur during an organism’s lifetime. Butterflies have four life stages;
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The Egg
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The larva (caterpillar)
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The pupa (chrysalis)
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The adult butterfly
What is a life cycle?
A life cycle shows the different stages of development for a living thing! From the moment we’re born to the moment we die, we are in a life cycle. From infancy, every living thing on earth grows, slowly going through stages before reaching adulthood and eventually dying. It’s this journey we call a life cycle.
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