SCIENCE 4

Quarter 2 Week 6
The learners use flow charts to compare the different stages in the life
cycle of animals, such as a butterfly, frog, chicken, and human;
Lesson Objectives:
• Describe the different stages in life cycle of butterfly.
• Describe the different stages in life cycle of frog
• Describe the different stages in life cycle of chicken.
• Describe the different stages in life cycle of human.
Life Cycles
of Animals
a. Life Cycle of Butterfly
b. Life Cycle of Frog
c. Life Cycle of Chicken
d. Life Cycle of Human
DAY 1
Quarter 2 Week 6
Short Review
• Begin the class with what students learned about different habitats, their
unique characteristics and examples of animals and plants found in these
habitats, and their importance.
• Provide pictures, illustrations and video clips of plants and animals found in
different habitats such as terrestrial, aquatic, and aerial including gardens, rice
field, seashores and mangroves.
• Let students share the ecological significance of gardens, rice field, seashores
and mangroves to human beings in terms of source food source, livelihood,
medicine and maintaining biodiversity.
Lesson Purpose
• Begin by sharing that Science uses a diverse system to categorize or classify
all the organisms (animals and plants) on our planet, including people. Animals
are classified based on their unique characteristics and on process they
reproduce or how their babies are born. Some are born like us, and others are
hatched from eggs like fish and birds. Understanding the life cycles of animals
are important because it helps us learn about the different ways animals live,
grow, and reproduce. Animals have to reproduce to preserve and perpetuate
their species
Unlocking Content Area Vocabulary
• Introduce new vocabulary words that are related to life cycle: reproduce,
perpetuate, birth to death, born alive, lay eggs, metamorphosis, larvae, adult,
tadpole, baby animal, fetus, adolescent, adult, etc.
• Ask learners to make a statement using any of these vocabulary words to
show their initial understanding.
Life Cycle of a Butterfly
Explicitation
• Begin the lesson by asking students what they know about butterflies based
on their personal experiences. Ask if they like butterflies and why butterflies
are important in the environment.
• Show pictures about the different stages in the life cycle of a butterfly.
Encourage students to describe each stage and share what they know how the
butterfly changes or transforms during its life cycle from egg, larva, pupa to
adult.
• Discuss the different stages in the life cycle of butterflies focusing on the
characteristics of each stage. Highlight how each stage develops and grows
into another form, including its physical appearance, where it is mostly found
and what food it eats to grow.
Life Cycle of a Butterfly

Worked Example and Lesson Activity

• Guide the learners to perform Activity No. 1- The Life Cycle of Butterfly in the
Worksheet.
• Divide the class into small groups and ask each group to discuss the growth
and transformation of a butterfly from egg, larva, pupa to adult.
• Encourage students to explain each stage and how the butterfly changes
during its life cycle.
• Emphasize the significance of each stage and its role in the overall life cycle.
• Reinforce the understanding of a butterfly's life cycle and its importance in the
broader context of nature
Life Cycle of a Butterfly
A butterfly goes through four stages in its life. It all starts with an egg. From that
egg hatches a tiny creature called a caterpillar (larvae stage). Caterpillars love to
eat plants and they grow quickly. When they're done eating, caterpillars create a
case called a chrysalis (pupa stage). Inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar changes
into an adult butterfly. Once the transformation is complete, the adult butterfly
breaks free from the chrysalis. Now, it can lay eggs and start the life cycle all over
again.
Insect Life Cycles:
Many insects begin their lives as eggs. When they hatch, they look quite different
from their parents and are called pupas. Pupas are inactive, don't have wings, and
may not even have legs. As they grow, they start to change shape, which we call
metamorphosis.
There are two kinds of metamorphosis: complete and incomplete. Complete
metamorphosis includes insects like beetles, bees, and butterflies. Insects that
undergo incomplete metamorphosis have three life stages: egg, nymph, and
adult, and they include insects like grasshoppers and stick-insects..
Activity No.1: The Life Cycle of Butterfly

Materials Needed:
• Printed images depicting the life cycle stages of a butterfly, scissors, glue,
paste, Tables 1 and 2 handouts (provided below), large sheets of poster paper
or a whiteboard, markers.

Instructions:
1. Complete Table 1 by filling in correctly the four stages in the life cycle of a
butterfly.
Activity No.1: The Life Cycle of Butterfly
2. Cut out the pictures and arrange them in sequence from the earliest to the
latest stage, then record the stage names in Table 2.
Activity No.1: The Life Cycle of Butterfly

Discuss the growth and transformation of a butterfly.

• Where do adult butterflies come from? What are the four stages in its life
cycle?
• How has this butterfly grown and changed? Describe the transformation in
each stage.
• Do all insects come from caterpillars like this butterfly? Tell me more about
Rubrics
that. for Presentation on Life Cycle of Butterfly
• Knowledge & Content – 5 pts
• Clarity & Organization – 5 pts
• Visual Aids & Creativity – 5 pts
• Delivery & Engagement – 5 pts
Activity No.1: The Life Cycle of Butterfly

Synthesis/Extended Practice
What are the different stages in the life cycle of butterflies? Describe the features
of each stage.
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What is the importance of butterflies in maintaining balance in the environment?

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Activity No.1: The Life Cycle of Butterfly
Extended Practice
Your teacher will assign homework where you can do research and report on
different stages in the life cycle of grasshoppers. You will compare similarities and
differences between the life cycle of butterflies and grasshoppers and report to
class. You will differentiate complete metamorphosis from an incomplete
metamorphoses and give examples of animals undergoing this life cycle. You may
include in your research the challenges faced by butterflies in their habitat while
they are growing as well as how you could help to protect them from danger and
harm.
DAY 2
Quarter 2 Week 6
Life Cycle of a Frog

Explicitation
• Begin the lesson by asking students what they know about frogs based on
their personal experiences. Ask if they like frogs and why frogs are important
in the environment.
• Show pictures about the different stages in the life cycle of a frog. Encourage
students to describe each stage and share what they know how frog changes
or transforms during its life cycle from egg, tadpole, froglet to frog.
• Discuss the different stages in the life cycle of frogs focusing on the
characteristics of each stage. Highlight how each stage develops and grows
into another form, including its physical appearance, where it is mostly found
and what food it eats to grow.
Life Cycle of a Frog
Worked Example and Lesson Activity
• Guide the students to perform Activity No.2- Life Cycle of a Frog in the
Worksheet.
• Divide the class into small groups and ask each group to discuss the growth
and transformation of a frog from egg, tadpole, froglet to frog.
• Facilitate a discussion on the unique features of the frog's life cycle being an
amphibian. Use the whiteboard to create a collective chart highlighting key
points from the discussion.
• Discuss the significance of understanding life cycle of frog in the broader
context of nature and ecosystems.
• Challenge groups to compare the frog's life cycle with that of the butterfly
previously studied in the first activity.
Life Cycle of a Frog
Frogs, being amphibians, undergo a unique transformation. Unlike fish, the young
frogs look distinct from the adults. Their life cycle initiates from an egg. From this
egg, a tadpole emerges, which resides in water. Initially, it possesses gills and a
tail but lacks legs. Gradually, the tadpole develops into a froglet with legs,
ultimately losing its gills and tail. Over time, the froglet transforms into an adult
frog. These adult frogs lay eggs, thus marking the beginning of a new life cycle.
Activity No.2: Life Cycle of a Frog
Materials Needed:
• Printed images or diagrams depicting the life cycle of a frog, scissors, glue,
paste, whiteboard and markers, large sheets of poster paper, chart paper with
the headings "Frog Life Cycle."
Instructions:
1. Complete Table 1 by filling in the various stages of a frog’s life cycle.
Activity No.2: Life Cycle of a Frog
2. Cut out the pictures and arrange them in sequence from the earliest to the
latest stage, then record the stage names in Table 2.
3. Share your thoughts with your fellow classmates. Discuss the growth and
transformation of a frog. Use the grouping in activity 2.
Activity No.2: Life Cycle of a Frog

Discuss the growth and transformation of a frog.

• Where do adult frogs come from? What are the four stages in its life cycle?
• How has this frog grown and changed? Describe the transformation in each
stage.

Rubrics for Presentation on Life Cycle of Frog

• Knowledge & Content – 5 pts
• Clarity & Organization – 5 pts
• Visual Aids & Creativity – 5 pts
• Delivery & Engagement – 5 pts
Activity No.2: Life Cycle of a Frog
Discuss the growth and transformation of a frog.
What are the different stages in the life cycle of a frog? Describe the features of
each stage.
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What are the importance of frogs in maintaining balance in the environment?
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Extended Practice
Your teacher will assign homework where you can do research and report on
different stages in the life cycle of a fish. You will compare similarities and
differences between the life cycle of frogs and fish and report to class. Research
also on the challenges faced by tadpoles and baby fish while growing up in their
habitats as well as how you could help to protect them from danger and harm.
DAY 3
Quarter 2 Week 6
Life Cycle of a Chicken

Explicitation
• Begin the lesson by asking students what they know about chickens based on
their personal experiences. Ask if they like chickens and why are chickens
important for humans as source of food and livelihood in food production.
• Show pictures about the different stages in the life cycle of a chicken.
Encourage students to describe each stage and share what they know how the
chicken changes or transforms during its life cycle from egg to adult.
• Highlight how each stage develops and grows into another form, including its
physical appearance, where it is mostly found and what food it eats to grow.
Life Cycle of a Chicken

Birds, including chickens, begin their life cycles from eggs. A young chicken,
known as a chick, looks similar to an adult chicken. The life cycle of a chicken
starts as an egg, hatches, grows, and matures into an adult chicken. Adult
chickens lay eggs, starting a new life cycle. Birds, like the bird of paradise and
cassowary, have similar life cycles to chickens. In various bird species, life begins
within an egg. A newly hatched bird is called a hatchling. During growth in the
nest and while being cared for by parents, the hatchling is called a nestling. Once
it develops flight feathers and is ready to leave the nest, the bird takes its first
flight, becoming a fledgling. When the fledgling or juvenile reaches full growth, it
becomes a mature or adult bird.
Life Cycle of a Chicken
Activity No.3: Exploring the Life Cycle of Chickens
Materials Needed:
• Images depicting the life cycle of chickens, scissors, glue, paste, prepared
tables for recording stages, whiteboard and markers.
Instructions:
1. Complete Table 1 by filling in the various stages of a chicken’s life cycle.

2. Cut out the pictures and arrange them in sequence from the earliest to
the latest stage, then record the stage names in Table 2.
Activity No.3: Exploring the Life Cycle of Chickens
3. Share your thoughts with your fellow classmates. Discuss the growth
and transformation of a chicken Use the grouping in activity 2.
Activity No.3: Exploring the Life Cycle of Chickens
Synthesis/Extended Practice
What are the different stages in the life cycle of a chicken? How does a chicken
develops from an egg?
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Are chickens important for humans? Give examples on how humans benefit from
chickens particularly in agriculture and food production? What should we do to
take care of them?
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Activity No.3: Exploring the Life Cycle of Chickens

Extended Practice

Your teacher will assign homework where you can do research and report on
different stages in the life cycle of your favorite bird. You will compare similarities
and differences between the life cycle of chickens and your favorite bird and
report to class. You may include in your research the challenges faced by
chickens and your favorite bird in their habitat while they are growing as well as
how you could help to protect them from danger and harm.
DAY 4
Quarter 2 Week 6
Life Cycle of Human

Explicitation
• Begin the lesson by asking students what they know about how humans
reproduce their own kind based on their personal experiences.
• Show pictures about the different stages in the life cycle of a human beings.
Encourage students to describe each stage and share what they know how the
babies change or transform from fetus, infant, childhood, adolescence,
adulthood, and to old age.
• Highlight how each stage develops and grows into another form, including its
physical appearance, what food it eats to grow and some daily life activities.
Life Cycle of Human

Worked Example and Lesson Activity

• Guide students to perform Activity No.4: Exploring the Human Life Cycle in the
Worksheet.
• Divide the class into small groups. Ask students to cut out the pictures and
arrange them in sequence from the earliest to the latest stage Emphasize. the
importance of accurately sequencing the stages of the human life cycle.
• Instruct each group to share their thoughts on the growth and transformation
of humans through different stages of life.
• Encourage discussions on physical, emotional, and social changes during each
stage. Use guide questions to prompt discussions and critical thinking.
Life Cycle of Human

Worked Example and Lesson Activity

• What are some societal expectations and roles associated with different stages
of life, such as adulthood and old age
• How does cultural and environmental factors affect growth of humans at
different life stages?
• How does the concept of family and relationships evolve throughout the human
life cycle?
• Summarize key points discussed during group activities and reflect on the
uniqueness and complexity of the human life cycle.
• Connect the exploration of the human life cycle to broader topics like sociology,
psychology, and anthropology.
Stages of Human Life Cycle

• Stage 1 - Foetus in the womb: A baby begins as a tiny thing when a

mother's egg joins with a father's sperm. Inside the mother's tummy,
it grows into a little human shape. We call this the "foetus." The foetus
can't eat, drink, or breathe on its own and needs its mom.
Stages of Human Life Cycle

• Stage 2 – Baby: After about nine months, the baby is born. Babies at
this stage are called "infants." They can't talk yet, but they can cry,
eat, and let you know when they're hungry or uncomfortable. Moms
usually feed them with milk.
Stages of Human Life Cycle

• Stage 3 – Childhood: Babies grow into children who learn to crawl,

walk, talk, and do more things. They make friends, read, write, and
become more independent. In this stage, we have toddlers (1-3
years), preschoolers (3-5 years), and primary school children (5-12
years).
Stages of Human Life Cycle

• Stage 4 – Adolescence: As kids grow into teenagers (usually from 13

to 19 years old), their bodies change a lot. They grow taller, get hair in
new places, and their voices may deepen. They become more
independent and their behaviors change.
Stages of Human Life Cycle

• Stage 5 – Adulthood: People from 20 to 65 years are called adults.

They can have families and continue the life cycle. We can split adults
into young adults (20-36 years), middle-aged adults (36-55 years),
and older adults (55-65 years).
Stages of Human Life Cycle

• Stage 6 – Old Person: When a person reaches 65 years, they're called

an old or elderly person. How long someone lives can vary, but it
usually depends on their health. Some people live beyond 100 years,
while others don't. The human life cycle comes to an end at this
stage.
Activity No.4: Exploring the Human Life Cycle
Materials Needed:
• Images depicting the stages of the human life cycle, scissors , glue, paste,
prepared tables for recording stages, whiteboard and markers.
Instructions:
1. Complete Table 1 by filling in the various stages of a chicken’s life cycle.
Activity No.4: Exploring the Human Life Cycle
2. Cut out the pictures and arrange them in sequence from the earliest to the
latest stage, then record the stage names in Table 2.
3. Share your thoughts with your fellow classmates. Discuss the growth and
transformation of a human. Use the grouping in activity 2.
Activity No.4: Exploring the Human Life Cycle
Activity No.4: Exploring the Human Life Cycle

Discussion:
• How do physical features change form one stage to another in human
life cycle?
• How do you describe the emotional, social and mental changes during
childhood until adulthood?
• How do parents, family members and community influence the growth
and development of infants until adulthood in terms of social and
emotional aspects?
Activity No.4: Exploring the Human Life Cycle

Synthesis/Extended Practice

What are the different stages in the life cycle of human? How does a baby
grow from fetus to adulthood? What are the things that a baby needs in
order to grow healthy?
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What are the unique characteristics in each stage in terms of physical,
emotional, mental and social changes.
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Activity No.4: Exploring the Human Life Cycle

Extended Practice
Your teacher will assign homework where you can do research and report
on different stages in the life cycle of your favorite animals such as dog,
cat, cow dolphin. You will compare similarities and differences between the
life cycle of these animals with that of humans. You can further research on
the factors that affect the physical, mental, social, and emotional
development of a child and how the family and community can contribute
to these changes.
Learners’ Takeaways
To summarize the main learning points in the topic "Life Cycle of Animals" and
engage students effectively, you can consider the following approach:

1. Recap Main Learning Contents:

• Explain the concept of a life cycle, which is the sequence of changes an
organism goes through during its life.
• What are the different stages in the life cycle of a butterfly, frog, chicken
and human?
• What are the similarities and differences in the life cycle of these animals?
2. Provoke Critical Thinking:
• What are some advantages of being born as a live mammal rather than
hatching from an egg like a bird, amphibian or a reptile?
Reflection on Learning

Reflect with the aid of the following:

What Worked Well:

• We used pictures, hands-on activities, and stories to make learning fun.

Learning About Animal Preservation:

• We used pictures, hands-on activities, and stories to make learning fun.
• Students felt they could make a difference by taking small actions, like
using less plastic and keeping our environment clean.
Reflection on Learning

Reflect with the aid of the following:

• We'll keep students engaged by bringing in experts and sharing success
stories about saving animals.
• Our goal is to inspire students to take action and protect animal life,
making our world a better place.
• In conclusion, learning about animal life cycles has been exciting. It's not
just about understanding animals; it's about taking care of our planet and
the creatures we share it with. Our Grade 4 students are on a journey to
become animal protectors, and we're here to support them every step of
the way.
Formative Assessment

Answer the questions below based on your understanding

1. Fill in the missing words in each sentence:

A. The first step in an animal's life is the ________. (Egg)
B. The second stage in a butterfly's life is called ________. (Larva)
C. A baby frog that hatches from an egg is called a ________. (Tadpole)
D. A grown-up animal is called an ________. (Adult)
E. When animals have babies again and again, it's called _________.
(Reproduce)
Formative Assessment

Answer the questions below based on your understanding

2. Pick the correct letter. The diagram displays life cycles of different animals.
Which animal doesn't have this life cycle?
A. Chicken
B. Dog
C. Fish
D. Grasshopper
Formative Assessment

Please provide the missing information to complete the animal cycle.

Formative Assessment

Please provide the missing information to complete the animal cycle.

Formative Assessment

Please provide the missing information to complete the animal cycle.

Formative Assessment

Please provide the missing information to complete the animal cycle.