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Insect and amphibian lifecycles

Science Year 5
This unit is part of Year 5 Science The Art of Living

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Objectives

Watch some online footage of insect and amphibian lifecycles to help create your own life cycle illustrations for display. Set up an in-school habitat for your choice of insect and amphibian so that you can observe them over time.

Science Objectives
i) Describe the differences in the life cycles of a mammal, an amphibian, an insect and a bird.

ii) Describe the life process of reproduction in some plants and animals.

Working Scientifically

  1. Report and present findings from enquiries, including conclusions, causal relationships and explanations of and degree of trust in results, in oral and written forms such as displays and other presentations.
  2. Identify scientific evidence that has been used to support or refute ideas or arguments.

Other Curriculum Areas
Art & Design

  • Improve mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture, with a range of materials.

Lesson Planning

Teaching

  • Learn about the lifecycle and reproduction of amphibians and insects.
  • Sketch a detailed and annotated zoological illustration of the lifecycle and reproduction of an amphibian and insects.

Activities

  1. Draw zoological illustration of the lifecycles of two insects and an amphibian.
  2. Research the life cycle of insects and amphibians noting that they reproduce sexually.
  3. Use watercolour pencils to create texture and colour in their drawing.

Investigation - observing over time
Observe and sketch insect and amphibian lifecycles for comparison.

Vocabulary
Life cycle, asexual & sexual reproduction, metamorphosis, amphibian, insect

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