Introduce or review the life cycle of an apple by making these fun spinner wheels. This low-prep science craft allows KS1 or lower KS2 pupils to sequence 6 life cycle stages: seed, sprout, sapling, mature tree, flowers and fruit. Use for an autumn or Halloween lesson, in an interactive science notebook, or for a plant life cycles activity.
Options for this activity
There are 3 options to choose from: so you can choose which suits your needs best:
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Option 1: Colour the pumpkin and life cycle stages, sequence the life cycle stages, and then assemble the spinner.
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Option 2: Colour version. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner.
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Option 3: Use red or greeen card for the apple. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner.
For each option, directions for pupils are included.
What else is included?
- Life cycle diagram (colour)
- Full-page description poster for each life cycle stage (colour). These could be printed or displayed on a screen to introduce the life cycle to children.
- US and UK versions of the PDF
Is this resource editable?
No, this PDF resource is not editable
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Apple tree and pumpkin plant life cycle spinner wheels cut and paste craft for KS or lower KS science
Introduce or review the life cycle of a pumpkin plant and an apple tree by making these fun spinner wheels. This low-prep KS1 or lower KS2 science craft allows pupils to colour and sequence 6 life cycle stages, before assembling their spinner. Use this cut and paste resource for a plant life cycles lesson, autumn science, or to compare the life cycles of a pumpkin and an apple. **Vocabulary** The life cycle stage vocabulary in these activities is as follows: Apple life cycle: seed, sprout, sapling, mature tree, flowers, fruit Pumpkin life cycle: seed, sprout, vine, flowers, green pumpkin, mature pumpkin **Options for this activity** For each life cycle, there are 3 options to choose from so you can choose which suits your needs best: * Option 1: Colour the pumpkin/apple and life cycle stages, sequence the life cycle stages, and then assemble the spinner. * Option 2: Colour version. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner. * Option 3: Use coloured card. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner. For each option, directions for pupils are included. **What materials are required?** * Printed templates * Glue * Scissors * Pencil crayons * Paper fasteners **What else is included?** * Full-page diagram for each life cycle (colour) * Full-page description poster for each life cycle stage (colour). These could be printed or displayed on a screen to introduce the life cycle to children. * Pumpkin word search with answers for early finishers. Words (x12) can be found across, down, and diagonally. Solution page included. * US and UK versions of the PDF **Is this resource editable?** No, the PDFs are not editable
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Apple tree life cycle foldout and spinner wheel craft activity cut and paste
Introduce or review the stages of an apple tree's life cycle with this differentiated foldable sequencing activity and spinner wheel - a fun alternative to a worksheet to support an apple science lesson or unit at upper KS1 or lower KS2. **Life cycle of an apple tree foldable sequencing activity** There are 3 black and white template options to choose from: * Colour the apple life cycle stages, cut out and sequence the life cycle stage words, glue, and, fold. * Colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages (pictures with words), glue, and fold. * Colour the life cycle stages and apple halves, sequence the stages (either with simple words, or with descriptions), glue, and fold. **Life cycle of an apple spinner wheel craft** There are 3 options to choose from: so you can choose which suits your needs best: * Option 1: Colour the apple and life cycle stages, sequence the life cycle stages, and then assemble the spinner. * Option 2: Colour version (red or green apple options). Children color the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner. * Option 3: Use red or green card for the apple template. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner. **Benefits of these activities** * Low prep * Children learn about the apple life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet. * Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding. * Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sequencing. * Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity. **Also included:** * Life cycle sequencing cards and arrows in color and black/white. One way you could use these is to print them onto cards and cut out each piece. Children could work in small groups to sequence the life cycle stages, using the arrows to link them together. Laminate for longevity. * Label the apple parts cut and paste activity (colour and b/w option). * Life cycle diagram (colour). * Maze for early finishers * US and UK versions of the PDF
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