Life cycles happen all day, everyday, and all around the world. They are part of every living thing, including us, humans. Learning about life cycles is an important milestone for children, because it helps them to learn how to better respect and care for those around them. Life cycles can be taught in many numbers of ways and can help children to understand and deal with death, births, and everyday changes and growth around them (Arnett). In this sense, “Life cycle stages are sequential and occur throughout the life span of the organism” (NYS Science Standards, 1962, pp. 19). Therefore, life cycle of animals is a topic that must be covered in the pre-primary and primary grades. According to the New York State Education Department:
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The New York state science standard addressed is: Standard 4 -The Living Environment - Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science. Key Idea 4 - The continuity of life is sustained through reproduction and development. PERFORMANCE INDICATOR 4.1- Describe the major stages in the life cycles of selected plants and animals. 4.1e. Each generation of animals goes through changes in form from young to adult. This completed sequence of changes in form is called a life cycle. Some insects change from egg to larva to pupa to adult. The ELA common core includes: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1.a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion); CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.11 Create and present a poem, narrative, play, art work, or personal response to a particular author or theme studied in class, with support as needed. Although other state standards were not used, this unit uses many philosophies and strategies to integrate technology, art, and social …show more content…
In this sense, I believe that students learn better through hands on activities and through self-driven inquiry. Therefore, this unit follows the progressive ideals through collaborative learning, multiple assessment options, and differentiation. Most lessons in this unit start with a video to capture students’ attention. Then, time is allocated for students to explore and research the topic introduced on their own or in groups. Next, the teacher provides scientific explanation and terms. Afterwards, students are given opportunities to apply what they have learned in a new context. Lastly, the teacher formally evaluates how well the students have developed an understanding of the new
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The New York state science standard addressed is: Standard 4 -The Living Environment - Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science. Key Idea 4 - The continuity of life is sustained through reproduction and development. PERFORMANCE INDICATOR 4.1- Describe the major stages in the life cycles of selected plants and animals. 4.1e. Each generation of animals goes through changes in form from young to adult. This completed sequence of changes in form is called a life cycle. Some insects change from egg to larva to pupa to adult. The ELA common core includes: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1.a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion); CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.11 Create and present a poem, narrative, play, art work, or personal response to a particular author or theme studied in class, with support as needed. Although other state standards were not used, this unit uses many philosophies and strategies to integrate technology, art, and social …show more content…
In this sense, I believe that students learn better through hands on activities and through self-driven inquiry. Therefore, this unit follows the progressive ideals through collaborative learning, multiple assessment options, and differentiation. Most lessons in this unit start with a video to capture students’ attention. Then, time is allocated for students to explore and research the topic introduced on their own or in groups. Next, the teacher provides scientific explanation and terms. Afterwards, students are given opportunities to apply what they have learned in a new context. Lastly, the teacher formally evaluates how well the students have developed an understanding of the new