By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Understand the concept of life cycles in organisms, including birth, growth, reproduction, and death.

2. Develop models to represent the life cycles of various plants and animals.

3. Recognize the diversity of life cycles among different organisms.

- Pictures or images of various organisms (plants and animals) at different stages of their life cycles
- Craft materials (optional)
- Chart paper and markers
- Vocabulary sheet
- Quiz materials

Pre-Lesson Discussion (15 minutes):

1. Engagement:Begin with a question to engage students, e.g., "Have you ever wondered how plants and animals grow and change over time? What do you think happens during their lives?"

2. Introduction to Vocabulary: Introduce key vocabulary terms (life cycle, birth, growth, reproduction, death) using simple and relatable examples.

3. Discussion: Discuss the idea that all organisms go through life cycles, including stages like birth, growth, reproduction, and death.

Activity - Modeling Life Cycles (25 minutes):

1. Modeling Activity:** Show pictures or images of various organisms at different stages of their life cycles (e.g., a seed, a seedling, a mature tree). Explain that these images represent the life cycles of plants.

2. Group Activity: Divide students into small groups and provide them with craft materials (if available). Ask each group to create a model or diagram of a plant's life cycle using craft materials or drawing.

3. Discussion:Have each group share their models and explain the stages they included in the plant's life cycle.

Activity  2- Comparing Life Cycles (10 minutes):

1. Animal Life Cycles: Show pictures or images of various animals at different stages of their life cycles (e.g., a tadpole, a frog). Explain that these images represent the life cycles of animals.

2. Group Activity: Ask students to compare and contrast the life cycles of plants and animals. What stages are common, and what are different?

1. Discussion Questions: Ask questions to help students analyze the concept of life cycles, such as "What stages do all organisms go through in their life cycles?" and "How do the life cycles of plants and animals differ?"

2.Teacher Notes:

- Encourage students to explore and research different plant and animal life cycles in their local environment or through books and online resources.
- Relate the lesson to real-life scenarios, such as the life cycle of common animals and plants in their region.

 Assessment: Conduct a brief quiz to assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the lesson. Sample questions can include:

- What are the common stages in the life cycles of all organisms?
- How do the life cycles of plants and animals differ?
- Why is it important to study and understand life cycles?

- Life cycle
- Birth
- Growth
- Reproduction
- Death

• Mouthbrooding Fish
• Corn Cob Sprouting in Water
• Male Water Bug with Eggs
• Hemingway’s Polydactyl Cats
• Attack Of The Killer Fungi
• A Peacock's Tail

**CCC Reference:** This lesson relates to the Crosscutting Concept of Patterns, as students observe and identify patterns in the life cycles of various organisms.

**Phenomenon:** The phenomenon observed is the diversity of life cycles among different organisms, leading to the development of models to represent these cycles.

**Modeling:** The modeling activity allows students to create visual representations of plant and animal life cycles.

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Science and Engineering Practices (SEP): Students will engage in developing models to describe the life cycles of plants and animals.

LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms