Life Cycles of Animals
Investigating the basic life cycles of common animals, such as butterflies or frogs.
Key Questions
- Compare the stages in the life cycle of a frog and a butterfly.
- Explain why animals change as they grow.
- Predict what would happen if a stage in an animal's life cycle was missing.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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