Life Cycle Project

3rd grade
Life Cycle Project

Your third grader has been learning about different life cycles of some living
things in Science. We are now assigning a project that will allow students to display
what they have learned.
Your child will create a life cycle diagram of one of the following living
organisms: Butterfly, Frog OR Pumpkin. We are supplying some supplies and
information that your child can use to design their diagram, but you are welcome
to use any materials you wish. We have seen past students use dried pasta, string,
pipe cleaners, buttons, actual seeds, leaves and sticks among many other items
that can easily be found in your homes.
We are encouraging students to be as creative as possible to make a visually
pleasing display. Projects can neither be too simple or too elaborate. The possibilities
are endless!
Your student will be scored based on the following guidelines:
Accurate Life Cycle Depicted (with stages labeled) 60 points
Organized and Neatly Done 20 points
Visually pleasing/Creative (Effort was given on assignment) 20 points
100 POINTS
Feel free to contact your childs teacher with any questions or concerns.
Ms. Carter Mrs. Owens Ms. Eaves Ms. Tomlin
PROJECT Due:
Monday, October 23, 2015
Frog Life Cycle
Frogs have a complete life cycle. This means that they have four separate stages in their life. Each stage
is different from the other. Each stage serves a different purpose.
The first stage in a frogs life cycle is the egg. The mom lays many eggs. Some of the eggs will be
eaten by birds and other small animals. Some of the eggs will dry up in the sun or get broken in the
water. In 7 to 9 days the remaining eggs will hatch.
The second stage in a frogs life cycle is becoming a tadpole. A tadpole is a very small creature
with gills, a tail and a mouth. The tadpole swims in and eats algae from the top of the water. As the
tadpole grows it will develop teeth and skin over its
gills. Tadpoles swim in schools like fish do.
The next stage of a frog life cycle is the
froglet. After about nine weeks the tadpole will grow
longer and a part of a head and legs will begin to
show. At this point the frog is referred to as a
froglet.
Frog life cycle is almost complete between
nine and twelve weeks. The tadpole will lose its tail
and grow a frog tongue. The tadpole now looks more like a small frog than a fish. At around 16 weeks
the frog becomes an adult.
Butterflies
Butterflies have a complete life cycle. This means that they have four separate stages in their life. Each
stage is different from the other. Each stage serves a different purpose.
The first stage in a butterflys life cycle is the egg. An egg is a tiny, round object. The mom
attaches the egg to leaves or stems. It is usually on or near the food the caterpillar will need.
The second stage in a butterflys life cycle is the caterpillar (also called the larva.) The caterpillar
is a long, worm-like creature. Caterpillars often have a
pattern of stripes or patches and may have small hairs.
A caterpillar eats leaves and sheds its skin four or more
times as it gets bigger.
The third stage in a butterflys life cycle is the
chrysalis (also called the pupa.) This is the transformation
stage. During this time a caterpillar is changing into a
butterfly. A chrysalis is usually brown or green and
blends into its surroundings.
The final stage begins when the adult butterfly
emerges from the chrysalis. The butterfly is mobile which
means it can travel. Many butterflies migrate.
PUMPKIN
Even though pumpkins are a plant, they still have a life cycle like any living thing.
The first stage of a pumpkin is the seeds. Seeds are planted where they can get adequate sunlight
and water.
In the second stage, the seed turns into a sprout. It begins to develop a stem and leaves.
The third stage is when the pumpkins develop a vine or long winding strands with big leaves.
The next stage is when beautiful yellow flowers emerge from the blooms on the vine.
Eventually, in the fourth stage the yellow flowers turn into a green pumpkin. The pumpkin grows
and grows and begins to ripen.
In the final stage, the pumpkin turns from green to orange. This is an indicator that the pumpkin is
fully grown. Seeds can be taken from a fully grown pumpkin to be planted and the life cycle begins again.

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