Life Cycles
EYFS, KS 1, 2. Early Years, First, Second Stage.
Ages 3 - 11
DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins
OVERVIEW: This workshop uses ZooLab animals to discuss new life, growth, reproduction and ageing.
Designed to complement the curriculum topics of Animals including humans and Living things and their habitats, 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’.
Animals used in this workshop
Key Workshop Objectives
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
Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales
Curriculum Outcomes Scotland
This workshop includes FREE RESOURCES!
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.
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;
The Egg
The larva (caterpillar)
The pupa (chrysalis)
The adult butterfly
