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Which subject	Science
What topic	Life Cycles
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 3
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Lesson Plan: Life Cycles

Grade: 3
Subject: Science
Duration: 30 minutes

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Objective

Students will understand the concept of life cycles and identify different stages in the life cycles of various organisms.

Materials Needed

• Chart paper
• Markers
• Pictures of different life cycle stages (butterfly, frog, plant, etc.)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts for homework

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Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Engagement Question: Begin by asking students, “What do you think a life cycle is?”
2. Discussion: Encourage a brief discussion where students share their ideas.
3. Definition: Explain that a life cycle is the series of stages that an organism goes through from the beginning of its life until it reproduces.

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Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Introduce Different Life Cycles: Show pictures and briefly explain the life cycles of:

   • Butterfly: Egg → Caterpillar → Chrysalis → Butterfly
   • Frog: Egg → Tadpole → Froglet → Frog
   • Plant: Seed → Seedling → Mature Plant → Seed

2. Key Points: Highlight the key stages in each life cycle and their characteristics.

3. Comparative Discussion: Ask students to compare the life cycles of the different organisms. What similarities and differences can they identify?

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Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Group Activity: Divide students into small groups and assign each group one life cycle (butterfly, frog, or plant).

2. Create a Chart: Each group will create a chart on chart paper showing the life cycle of their assigned organism. They will need to include:

   • Labels for each stage
   • Drawings representing each stage

3. Presentation: After completing their charts, each group will present their life cycle to the class.

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Closing (5 minutes)

1. Recap: Summarize the key points of the lesson regarding life cycles.
2. Exit Tickets: Have students write down one thing they learned about life cycles on an exit ticket.

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Homework

Assignment: Complete the life cycle worksheet provided.

Tasks:

1. Draw and label the life cycle of a butterfly.
2. Write 2-3 sentences explaining why life cycles are important to organisms.
3. Choose another organism not discussed in class and research its life cycle. Write 4 main stages of its life cycle.

Correct Answers:

1. Life cycle of a butterfly:

   • Drawings should include Egg, Caterpillar, Chrysalis, Butterfly, with labels.

2. Why life cycles are important:

   • Life cycles are important because they show how organisms grow, change, and reproduce, ensuring the survival of their species.

3. Example Organism: (e.g., Chicken):

   • Main stages: Egg, Chick, Young Chicken, Adult Chicken.

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This lesson plan introduces Year 3 students to the concept of life cycles through engaging materials and activities that encourage collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.