Teacher Background Information
Students will discover the animal growth, through life cycle investigation. They will compare life cycle differences and similarities between animals. Looking at butterflies and mealworms, they will analyze the similarities and differences between various insect species. They will look at several informational texts, using them to increase their knowledge about a specific insect. They will engage in several compare and contrast activities, writing their findings in a graphic organizer or journal. Students will focus on learning about the life cycle stages and teachers will assess growth in looking at how well they grasp the concepts.
Students will discover the animal growth, through life cycle investigation. They will compare life cycle differences and similarities between animals. Looking at butterflies and mealworms, they will analyze the similarities and differences between various insect species. They will look at several informational texts, using them to increase their knowledge about a specific insect. They will engage in several compare and contrast activities, writing their findings in a graphic organizer or journal. Students will focus on learning about the life cycle stages and teachers will assess growth in looking at how well they grasp the concepts.