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GRADES 4 ELEMENTARY
COT School: SCHOOL Grade Level: 1V
ANGELA M.
Teacher: MAGTANG Learning Area: Science
Teaching Dates and
Time: Week 4 Quarter: 2nd Quarter
I. OBJECTIVES
A. Content Standard The learners demonstrate understanding of how the major internal organs such as the
brain, heart, lungs, liver, stomach, intestines, kidneys, bones, and muscles keep the body
healthy
B. Performance Standard The learners should be able to construct a prototype model of organism that has body parts
which can survive in a given environment
C. Most Essential
Learning Compare the stages in the life cycle of organisms S4LT -IIg - h -13
Competencies
II. CONTENT
III. LEARNING RESOURCES
A. References
1. Teacher’s
Guide
2. Learner’s
guide
3. Textbooks
4. Additional
Materials Powerpoint, laptop, tv or projector (Please see the materials on the activities)
B. Other Learning
Resources Module 5: Stages in the Life Cycle of Organisms
IV. PROCEDURES
A. Reviewing previous Let’s Try!
lesson or presenting
the New Lesson Instructions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on your
science notebook.

1. What is the first stage in the life cycle of animals with complete
metamorphosis?
A. Egg C. Pupa
B. Larva D. Adult

2. What is the stage in the life cycle of animals with complete metamorphosis
when the animal does not move or eat much?
A. Egg C. Pupa
B. Larva D. Adult

3. What is the stage in the life cycle of animals with complete metamorphosis
when the animal transforms from a larva into an adult?
A. Egg C. Pupa
B. Larva D. Adult

4. Which of the following animals undergoes complete metamorphosis?

A. Butterfly C. Spider
B. Grasshopper D. Earthworm

5. Which of the following is NOT a stage in the complete metamorphosis of a

butterfly?
A. Egg C. Pupa
B. Larva D. Nymph

6. What is the larval stage of a butterfly called?

A. Caterpillar C. Grub
B. Maggot D. Tadpole

7. What is the pupal stage of a butterfly called?

 A. Chrysalis C. Tumbler
B. Cocoon D. None of the above

8. Which of the following animals has a complete metamorphosis that takes

place in water?

A. Mosquito
B. Fly
C. Beetle
D. Butterfly

9. Which of the following animals has a complete metamorphosis that takes

place on land?

A. Butterfly
B. Moth
C. Beetle
D. All of the above

10. What is the purpose of complete metamorphosis?

A. To allow the animal to adapt to different environments

B. To allow the animal to grow and develop more quickly
C. To protect the animal from predators
D. All of the above

Answer Key:

1. A
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. D
6. A
7. A
8. A
9. D
10. D

B. Establishing a Read the Poem

purpose for the THE BUTTERFULY LIFE
lesson
A butterfly begins
By laying all her eggs
Out pops a caterpillar
Crawling on its legs
The caterpillar first is
Very, very thin
But it eats and eats and eats
Till it burst out through its skin!

Soon the caterpillars

Grew nice and big
So it climbs on top
Of a tiny leaf or twig.
It makes a hard shell And there it hangs inside
The shell soon cracks
And then the parts divide.

Now here's a fact

That’s really, really strange:
Inside the shell
 There’s been a major change
When the shell opens,
What comes out?
A beautiful butterfly
Fluttering about!

* Can you describe the appearance of these creature?

* Do you know where these creatures came from?

C. Presenting examples Let’s Discuss:

/ instances of the
new lesson
Now, let’s study some of organisms that undergoes complete metamorphosis:
The Fly (langaw) mosquito (lamok) and butterfuly (Paru-paru)

What is metamorphosis?

Metamorphosis is a biological process by which an animal physically

develops after birth or hatching, involving a conspicuous and relatively abrupt
change in animal’s body structure through cell growth and differentiation.
Complete metamorphosis is a form of insect development which includes
four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult

FOUR STAGES OF COMPLETE METAMORPHOSIS

Stage 1- EGG- A female insect lays egg Stage

Stage 2- LARVA- hatched from egg but does not look like an adult insect. For
instance, the larva of a butterfly is a caterpillar. Larva grows quickly enough ."
to have to molt or shed their exoskeletons a few times before they pupate.
sometimes, these stages of growth in larva is called “instars”

Larva Name of:

FLY = maggot
MOSQUITO = wriggler
BUTTERFLY = caterpillar

Stage 3- PUPA- larva makes cocoon around itself and becomes busy changing
into its adult form. It does not eat during this time. This stage can take a few
days or months.

Stage 4- ADULT- after a period of time, larva is nothing like it was, and exits
the cocoon or larval body as an adult. This life cycles starts over again.
Life Cycle of Butterfly

The life cycle of a butterfly is also broken down into four stages: egg, larva,
pupa, and adult.

1. Egg: The female butterfly lays her eggs on leaves or stems of plants.
The eggs are small and vary in color depending on the species of
butterfly. The eggs hatch within a few days to weeks.
2. Larva: The larvae, also known as caterpillars, are voracious eaters.
They feed on the leaves of the plants where they were laid. The
caterpillars molt several times as they grow larger.
3. Pupa: After about a week, the caterpillar will pupate. The pupa is a
hard, chrysalis-like case that protects the developing butterfly. The
pupae stage lasts for about a week to several months.
4. Adult: The adult butterfly emerges from the pupae case. The adult
butterfly is fully grown and ready to mate and lay eggs.

Adult butterflies can live for about a few days to several weeks. During their
lifetime, a female butterfly can lay hundreds of eggs.
Life Cycle of Mosquito

The life cycle of a mosquito is also broken down into four stages: egg, larva,
pupa, and adult.

1. Egg: The female mosquito lays her eggs on water. The eggs are small
and black, and they hatch within a few hours to days.
2. Larva: The larvae, also known as wrigglers, are aquatic. They live in
water and feed on algae and other microorganisms. The larvae molt
several times as they grow larger.
3. Pupa: After about a week, the larva will pupate. The pupa is a comma-
shaped case that floats on the surface of the water. The pupae stage
lasts for about a week.
4. Adult: The adult mosquito emerges from the pupae case. The adult
mosquito is ready to mate and lay eggs.

Adult mosquitoes can live for about a month. During their lifetime, a
female mosquito can lay hundreds of eggs.
The life cycle of a fly can be broken down into four stages: egg, larva, pupa,
and adult.
1. Egg: The female fly lays her eggs on decaying organic matter, such as
feces, garbage, or dead animals. The eggs are small and white, and
they hatch within a few hours to days.
2. Larva: The larvae, also known as maggots, are white and worm-like.
They feed on the decaying organic matter where they were laid. The
larvae molt several times as they grow larger.
3. Pupa: After about a week, the larva will pupate. The pupa is a hard,
brown case that protects the developing fly. The pupae stage lasts for
about a week.
4. Adult: The adult fly emerges from the pupae case. The adult fly is
fully grown and ready to mate and lay eggs.
Adult flies can live for about a month. During their lifetime, a female fly can
lay hundreds of eggs.

Other examples:
D. Discussing new
concepts and Group Activity:
practicing new skills
#1
Group Activity: Life Cycle of the Fly, Mosquito, and Butterfly
Materials:
 Whiteboard or chart paper
(The teacher must
bring the materials  Markers
or can assign to  Pictures or diagrams of the life cycle of the fly, mosquito, and
pupils ahead) butterfly
Instructions:
1. Divide the group into three teams.
2. Assign each team one of the following organisms: fly, mosquito, or
butterfly.
3. Ask each team to research the life cycle of their assigned organism.
4. Once each team has completed their research, have them create a
diagram or presentation that shows the different stages of their
organism's life cycle.
5. Have each team present their diagram or presentation to the group.
Discussion Questions:
 What are the similarities and differences between the life cycles of the
fly, mosquito, and butterfly?
 What are the different stages of each organism's life cycle?
 How does each organism develop from one stage to the next?
 What are some of the challenges that each organism faces at each
stage of its life cycle?
 How can humans help to protect these organisms?

Extension Activities:
 Have students create a model of the life cycle of their assigned
organism.
 Have students write a story about the life cycle of their assigned
organism from the organism's perspective.
 Have students research different ways to control the populations of
flies and mosquitoes, and discuss the pros and cons of each method.
Tips for Facilitating the Activity:
 Encourage students to work together as teams to complete the activity.
 Provide students with access to resources, such as books, articles, and
websites, to help them with their research.
 Be sure to give students enough time to complete their diagrams or
presentations.
 During the discussion, encourage students to share their knowledge
and ideas with each other.
 Be respectful of all opinions and viewpoints.
E. Discussing new
concepts and Individual Activity: Let’s Draw!
practicing new skills
#2
Activity
Materials:
 Paper
 Pencils or crayons
 Pictures of the life cycle of a fly, mosquito, and butterfly (optional)
Instructions:
1. Choose one of the three organisms: fly, mosquito, or butterfly.
2. Draw the four stages of the organism's life cycle on your paper.
3. Label each stage of the life cycle.
4. Write a brief description of each stage of the life cycle.
5. Color your drawings, if desired.

F. Developing mastery
leads to formative Class Activity:
Assessment #3
Directions: Answer orally. Complete the life cycle of the insects
below by telling its larva name.

Egg wriggler
Pupa Adult
mosquito

Egg maggot
Pupa Adult
fly

Egg caterpillar
Pupa Adult
butterfly

G. Finding practical
applications of
concepts and skills The life cycle of animals that undergo complete metamorphosis, such as
in daily living butterflies, mosquitoes, and houseflies, has many practical applications. Here
are a few examples:

 Pest control: Understanding the life cycle of pests can help us to

develop more effective control methods. For example, knowing that
mosquitoes lay their eggs in water allows us to target their breeding
grounds.
 Pollination: Many insects that undergo complete metamorphosis, such
as butterflies and bees, are important pollinators. By understanding
their life cycles, we can help to protect these beneficial insects.
 Medicine: Some insects that undergo complete metamorphosis, such
as silkworms, produce valuable products that are used in medicine.
 For example, silkworm cocoons are used to produce silk, which is
used in surgical sutures and other medical products.
 Biotechnology: Researchers are studying the life cycle of insects that
undergo complete metamorphosis to develop new biotechnology
applications. For example, scientists are developing genetically
modified mosquitoes that could be used to control malaria.

the study of the life cycle of insects that undergo complete metamorphosis can
also help us to better understand the biology of these fascinating creatures.

H. Making
Generalizations and Remember this:
abstractions about
the lesson
The life cycle of an animal such as insect is considered a COMPLETE
metamorphosis if undergoes the four stages such as eggs, larva, pupa, and
adult.

I. Evaluating learning
Evaluation: Answer the questions below

Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. Complete metamorphosis has _____ stages?
a. 3 b. 5 c. 4 d. 6
2. The worm stage of an insect is on what stage?
a. Egg b. larva c. pupa d. adult
3. In what stage does insect sleep for a long time?
a. Egg b. larva c. pupa d. adult
4.Which stage an insect can start a new cycle?
a. Egg b. larva c. pupa d. adult
5. Chrysalis is also known as?
a. Egg b. larva c. pupa d. adult

1. c
2. b
3. c
4. d
5. c

J. Additional
Activities for Assignment:
application and
remediation Draw the 4 stages of an insect with the complete metamorphosis.

V. REMARKS
VI. REFLECTION "The path to transformation is a path of self-discovery. It is a path of learning to love
and accept yourself, even your flaws and imperfections." - Unknown
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