Description
This material is part of the Elementary Montessori Zoology study. Using Nomenclature cards to learn about life cycles is an effective way for children to develop an understanding of the world, and to help them gain awareness of concepts such as life, death and birth. Studying life cycles also enhances logical sequencing and biological classification. In the primary years, children organize the materials to create a logical sequence of the life cycle of an ant, and to learn about the external parts of an ant. At the elementary level, children deepen their knowledge and can conduct research using the descriptions found in the booklets. The material consists of 45 three-part cards, two booklets, and a black outlined master.
Contents
Interactive Video Lessons
Digital Three-Part Cards
What’s this? (Speech Recognition Activities)
Digital Booklet
Digital Flashcard Quizzes
Parts of the Ant represented, 45 cards total:
The Ant
The Body
The Head
The Eyes
The Antennae
The Mandible
The Thorax
The wings
The Legs
The Abdomen
The Ant Life Cycle:
The Ant Life Cycle
The Adult Ant
The Egg
The Larva
The Pupa
Skills
-develops an understanding of the cycle of life process, and its recurrence
-develops awareness that life cycle is not inherent to mammals only
-further develops the understanding of whole to part relationships
-enriches vocabulary
Prior Knowledge Recommended
Experience with Parts of a Fish, an amphibian, a reptile, a bird, or a mammal
Recommended Age
6-9
Subjects
Ant, Ant Life Cycle