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Science Y2 – Parent Guide

LIFE CYCLES

Truth to Teach (Source)

Heart Concept

Psalm 139:14 ‘Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.’

Psalm 104:24 ‘How many are Your works O Lord! In wisdom You have made them all.’

God’s wonderful works show us what He is like.

Academic Concepts

1. God has designed a life cycle for every living thing to
ensure that that species life continues on the earth.

2. Creatures give birth after their own kind.

3. Creatures give birth at the right season.

Learning for Life (Fulfilment)

1. For the children to appreciate more of God’s heart for the young and
His wisdom and skill in what He has created, and to be inspired to praise and
worship Him.

2. For the children to be more knowledgeable about the
continuing cycle and rhythm of new birth, life and death around
them.

3. For the children to appreciate that the end of one thing is often

the beginning of something new.

Way to Work (Means)

Weekly lessons:
1. Father cares: the life cycle of a chick

2. Father plans each stage: the life cycle of a frog

3. Father brings change: the life cycle of a butterfly

4. God will do anything for His children: the life cycle of a salmon

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