Insect life cycles: complete metamorphosis

Mastery Evidence

• Name the four stages of complete metamorphosis using the correct terms: egg, larva, pupa, adult
• Explain that the larva stage is when the insect eats and grows, and the pupa stage is when its body transforms
• Give at least two examples of insects that undergo complete metamorphosis such as butterflies and beetles

Assessment Prompt

“Can [child] explain the full life cycle of a beetle or butterfly using the proper words — egg, larva, pupa, adult — and tell you what happens at each stage?”