LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 1

The learner will conduct investigations and build an understanding of animal life cycles.

Objective 1.03

Observe the different stages of an insect life cycle.

Resources aligned to this objective

Butterfly cycle
Students will understand the life cycle of the butterfly and create various art activities that would model metamorphosis.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, Computer Technology Skills, and Science)
By Becky Woolard.
Marvelous metamorphosis
Most kids love insects. This integrated unit will enable students the opportunity to observe, identify, and describe the life cycle a mealworm goes through during his metamorphosis into a grain beetle.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, Computer Technology Skills, and Science)
By Pam Maness.

Lesson plans on the web

Butterfly 1: Observing the life cycle of a butterfly
Students observe one organism over time and compare its early development to its later development. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Changing cicada
Using an interactive slide show, this lesson provides students with an opportunity to consider the concept of heredity in the context of the periodical cicadas. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Magicicada: A life cycle
Students learn about the appearance, life cycle, and behavior of cicadas. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Visual Arts Education and Science)
Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts