Lesson Planning

Teaching

• To learn about the life cycle and reproduction of amphibians and insects (Y5&6)
• To record the life cycle and reproduction of amphibians and insects in the form of a zoological illustration (Y5&6)
• To record the key features of insect and amphibian life cycles in table form (Y6)
  

Activities

1. Draw zoological illustrations of the life cycles of two insects and two amphibians (Y5&6)
2. Research the life cycle of insects and amphibians noting that they reproduce sexually (Y5&6)
3. Use watercolour pencils to create texture and colour in their drawing (Y5&6)
4. Record and present key features of insect and amphibian life cycles in a table (Y6)
   

Investigation
Insect and Amphibian Life Cycles. Watch some online footage of insect and amphibian life cycles to help create your own life cycle illustrations for your book. Set up an in-school habitat for your choice of insect and amphibian so that you can observe them over time. (Analysing secondary sources, Pattern seeking, Classifying and identifying, Observing over time)
Years 5 – Research and draw zoological illustration of the life cycles of insects and amphibians noting that they reproduce sexually
Year 6 – Research, record and present key features of insect and amphibian life cycles in table form, highlighting how they reproduce, as well as draw zoological illustrations of the lifecycles

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