Resource #V152081

Précis

The pre-visit task introduces students to the changes that occur during the growing up process. This leads into the concept of life cycles. The on-site task relates the animals students will observe at Tapnell Farm Park to the concept of different stages within a variety of life cycles.

Contextual Summary

The pre-visit task introduces students to the changes that occur during the growing up process. This leads into the concept of life cycles. The on-site task relates the animals students will observe at Tapnell Farm Park to the concept of different stages within a variety of life cycles.

Curriculum Relevance

Science → Biology → Living things and their habitats

Implementation

The pre-visit task encourages students to arrange sequencing cards into an order of ?growing up?. Cards are then placed onto a piece of plain paper in a circle shape and arrows are drawn in between each card to form a life cycle. The on-site task focuses on the observation of different animals and to identify different stages of the life cycles. The task involves students observing an animal and identifying its stage of life cycle shown on the worksheet. Students will observe different animals and completing the life cycle worksheets for a range of different animals. The pre-visit aspects of this task enables students to work together in small groups or individually to produce life cycles. The on-site resource is designed to be completed individually during the trip to Tapnell Farm Park.

Key Skills Practised

• Working scientifically
• Observation of various characteristics
• Recording observations

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to order cards in a correct chronological order. Students will record their observations. Students will be able to identify different stages of a life cycle. Students will demonstrate an understanding that all living things have their own life cycle.