Life cycle of a dung beetle foldable sequencing activity scarab beetle

Help your class discover the life cycle of a dung beetle in a fun way with these differentiated foldable activities. This 17-page PDF resource is a hands-on alternative to a standard science worksheet and can be used to review insect life cycles or introduce the dung beetle life cycle.

Pupils will colour the dung (ball or pile) and the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, glue, and fold.

Use to support learning about insect life cycles, beetles, or metamorphosis. It could also be linked to the Egyptians (scarab beetles are dung beetles).

The templates

• Templates 1 and 2: Colour the dung ball or dung pile and 4 life cycle stages, cut out the stages and glue them in order on the template, cut and fold. There are 2 label options - one with names, one with descriptions
• Templates 3 and 4: Colour the dung and 6 life cycle stages, cut out the stages and glue them in order on the template, cut and fold. Option to sequence names or descriptions for each stage.

Also included:

• Dung beetle facts (you could share these with children as they complete their foldouts).
• Sequencing cards - these could be printed, cut out, and used as a small group activity.
• Compare and contrast worksheet - ideal for early finishers.
• US and UK (A4) paper sizes

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