Life Cycles

A Journey of Change

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What’s Inside This Lesson

This lesson explores the life cycles of both plants and animals, focusing on how they grow and change over time.

Lesson Outcomes

  • ACARA Version 9.0

    Students will:

    • Compare the differences between the life cycles of plants and animals (AC9S3U01)
    • Examine observed patterns and relationships in life cycles (AC9S3I01)
    • Communicate findings and ideas using scientific vocabulary (AC9S3I06)

     

    Students can:

    • Create a diagram illustrating the life cycle of a plant or animal (AC9S3I06)
    • Define key vocabulary related to life cycle stages (e.g., germination, metamorphosis, pupa) (AC9S3U01)
    • Give examples of how different plants and animals grow and change (AC9S3U01)
  • Victorian Curriculum Version 2.0

    Students will:

    • Compare the differences between the life cycles of plants and animals (VCSSU058)
    • Communicate findings and ideas using scientific vocabulary (VCSIS072)
    • Examine observed patterns and relationships in life cycles (VCSIS065, VCSIS069)

     

    Students can:

    • Create a diagram illustrating the life cycle of a plant or animal (VCSIS072)
  • NSW Curriculum

    Students will:

    • Compare the differences between the life cycles of plants and animals (ST2-10LW, ST3-10LW)
    • Communicate findings and ideas using scientific vocabulary (ST2-1WS-S, ST3-1WS-S)
    • Examine observed patterns and relationships in life cycles (ST2-1WS-S, ST3-1WS-S)

     

    Students can:

    • Create a diagram illustrating the life cycle of a plant or animal (ST2-1WS-S, ST3-1WS-S)

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