1. https://www.youtube.com/v/5Ih97FRczA0

2. Egg CaterpillarChrysalisButterfly

3. Egg Caterpillar Chrysalis Butterfly

5. refers to the stages of development from an egg to an adult Cycle repeats

7. 4 stage life cycle

8. Egg Larva Pupa Adult

9. Take a closer look at your completed board. Does the young resemble the adult? For the four insects ( butterfly, ladybug, mosquito, honey bee ) the young looks very different from the adult. This process of evolution and change is known as ….

11. About 88% of all insects have a 4-stage life cycle and go through complete metamorphosis. The remaining 12% —including dragonflies and grasshoppers— have a 3-stage life cycle and go through simple metamorphosis.

12. 3 stage life cycle

13. Many young insects shed their skin more than once and grow a new one in order to grow. This process is known as Moulting

14. Remove the covers on the containers. Now try and complete the board and name each stage correctly!

15. Watch a dragonfly emerging from its nymph! https://www.youtube.com/v/zxO-kusdV_4

16. Summary Life Cycle is important as it ensures the continued survival of the species and prevents it from becoming extinct.

17. The End!