Cycles in Nature: Supplemental Guide 6 | Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg? 109 Lesson Objectives
Core Content Objectives
Students will:
Explain that a cycle is a sequence of events that repeats itself
again and again
Describe the seasonal cycle: spring, summer, autumn, winter
Explain effects of seasonal changes on plants and animals
Defi ne the term life cycle
Identify the stages of the life cycle of a chicken (egg to egg)Language Arts Objectives
The following language arts objectives are addresed in this lesson.
Objectives aligning with the Common Core State Standards are
noted with the corresponding standard in parentheses. Refer to
the Alignment Chart in the Introduction for additional standards
addressed in all lessons in this domain. Students will:
Identify the main topic of “Which Came First, the Chicken or the
Egg?” (RI.2.2)
Compare and contrast images of a chicken and a tyrannosaurus
rex (RI.2.9)
Compare and contrast the life cycle of a plant and the life cycle
of a chicken (RI.2.9)
With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on
information presented in “Which Came First, the Chicken or the
Egg?” and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing
(W.2.5)
Summarize in writing the content of “Which Came First, the
Chicken or the Egg?” (SL.2.2)WWhich Came First, the hich Came First, the