3.7 Special Life Cycles –
A. Life Cycle Challenge
Different species have different life cycles. If we want to help protect elephants we have to understand their life cycle.
Life Cycle Challenge: We’re going to act like scientists again and observe three different species of animal to find out why the elephant life cycle might make it harder to protect them?
Directions: Read about each species and then answer the questions in your Mission Log.
Answer these questions for each species in your Mission Log:
- How long does this species live?
- How many babies does it have at one time?
- How long is the gestation period? (How long is a mom pregnant?)
B. Solving Puzzle
Looking at your Data
Look at the data about elephants, sea horses and puppies. Then complete the drag and drop below:
C. Impact on Conservation
How does the elephant life cycle impact conservation efforts?
Length of Life
Reproduction Rates
D. Read
What makes the elephant life cycle special?
Fact Finder: Now let’s look at diagram of the elephant lifecycle. As you read, write down any important information in the “Fact Finder” section of your mission log.