Life Cycles

A life cycle is the sequential stages of growth and development that an organism goes through in its lifetime. Organisms undergo observable changes during their life cycle including birth, growth, development, reproduction, and death. Some animals, such as butterflies and beetles, pass through distinctly different life stages during their life cycle. Some plants, such as radishes and lima beans, develop from seeds into small plants that resemble the adult form.

Life Cycle of a plant:

The plant starts life as a seed, which germinates and grows into a plant. The mature plant produces flowers, which are fertilized and produce seeds in a fruit or seedpod. The plant eventually dies, leaving seeds which germinate to produce new plants.

Life cycle of a beetle:

The life cycle of a beetle is known as a complete metamorphosis, meaning it has four very different stages: egg, larval, pupal and adult.

Here are some games to solidify these concepts:

Life Cycles Games

Interactive Sites

Life Cycle of Plants

Butterfly Life Cycle