Lesson Planning

Teaching

Activities

  1. Research the life cycles of an insect, amphibian, mammal, bird and plant that contrasts with those already studied.
  2. Create a series of annotated scientific illustrations that reflect the life cycles of the animals and plants they have researched.
  3. Use all skills developed so far for sketching and developing colour and texture using watercolour pencils.

Investigation - analysing secondary sources/pattern seeking
Compare the lifecycles of mammals, amphibians, insects and birds (pattern seeking).
Research reproduction in plants and animals.

Vocabulary
Life cycle, mammal, bird, amphibian, insect, reproduction