This half term, we continue to be biologists.
We have been learning about different life cycles as part of our science learning.
This has included the life cycle of humans (and other mammals), butterflies and amphibians.
Over the past few weeks, you have probably heard about our caterpillar visitors. We’ve been keeping a diary to record the changes we’ve observed over time.
Week 1
The caterpillars are tiny and black. They are not moving very much.
Week 2
The caterpillars have grown longer and thicker. You can see hairs on them and they are moving more.
Week 3
The caterpillars have attached themselves to the lid and are beginning to make themselves into a pupa.
They build themselves a cocoon to hide in.
Inside the cocoon all sorts of changes are happening.
Week 4
After several days, the adult painted lady butterflies emerge.
Now, the whole life cycle will begin again.
Finally, after observing the butterflies for a short time in their classroom habitat, it was time to release them outside.
The children have loved watching these incredible changes. This learning has helped to reinforce the process and sequence of the butterfly life cycle but also the importance of respecting living things.
