Science Ecosystems & Habitats Conceptual 9–10 yrs

Animal Life Cycles

动物生命周期

Description

Describe differences in the life cycles of mammals, amphibians, insects, and birds, comparing metamorphosis with direct development

Mastery Evidence

✓ Describe the life cycle of a mammal, amphibian, insect, and bird with key stages for each
✓ Compare metamorphosis (complete change of form) with direct development (gradual growth)
✓ Identify which groups undergo metamorphosis and which do not

Assessment Prompt

Can your child explain how a butterfly's life cycle (egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly) is completely different from how a puppy grows into a dog?