. Read a children’s book about the life cycle of a butterfly. After reading the book aloud,
have the students tell the cycle.
2. Also read a children’s book about the life cycle of a mammal such as white-tailed deer or
squirrels. Ask children to compare the two life cycles. How are they different and how
are they alike?
Procedure
The procedure is divided into several different activities, each of which may take more than one
class period to complete.
Procedure: Activity 1
1. Show pictures of