JHS1 Science · Term 1 Week 6: Life Cycle of Organisms

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.2.2.1.1 - Describe the life cycle of the housefly

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and name the four stages of the housefly life cycle: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
Describe what happens at each stage of the housefly life cycle using accurate details.
Arrange the four stages of the housefly life cycle in the correct order to show that it is a cycle.
Draw and label each stage of the housefly life cycle, linking the stages with arrows to show the cycle.
Write clear notes on each stage of the housefly life cycle, stating the appearance, where it is found, and its duration.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Cycles (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Life Cycle of Organisms (2.2)
Content standard: B7.2.2.1 - Demonstrate the skills of carrying out activities to show the stages of the life cycle of a housefly, the effects of its activities on humans and how to reduce them
Indicator: B7.2.2.1.1 - Describe the life cycle of the housefly
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 6 (Week 6 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Science, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 9
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Identify and describe the stages of the life cycle of the housefly.
2. Show the order of the stages of the life cycle of the housefly e.g. eggs -> larva -> pupa -> adult. Arrange flashcards or the cut-outs to illustrate the stages.
3. Draw each stage of the life cycle of the housefly and use arrows to link the stages to make the cycle complete.
4. Write notes on each of the stages of the housefly.