2nd Grade Science
Exploring life cycles, weather patterns, and basic scientific inquiry for second grade students.
Animal Life Cycles
Animals Change as They Grow
Just like plants, animals have life cycles too, but each animal’s life cycle can be very different!
Stages of Animal Life Cycles
- Egg: Many animals begin as eggs.
- Young: Some hatch as tiny versions of adults, others look very different.
- Adult: Animals grow up and can have babies of their own.
Amazing Transformations
Frogs start as eggs, become tadpoles (with tails and no legs), and then change into frogs! Butterflies begin as caterpillars, make a chrysalis, and transform into butterflies.
Life Cycles Help Animals Survive
Each stage helps animals find food, stay safe, and grow strong.
Real-World Connection
Learning about animal life cycles helps us take care of pets, protect wildlife, and understand nature.
Examples
A butterfly starts as an egg, becomes a caterpillar, and then a butterfly.
A frog lays eggs, hatches into a tadpole, then becomes a frog.
In a Nutshell
Animals grow and change through different stages, like eggs, young, and adults.