In week three for STEAM we researched the different life cycle patterns observed in marine animals. We found that there are four main categories.

Oviparous – Producing young by means of eggs which are hatched after they have been laid by the parent.

Viviparous- Give birth to live young.

Ovoviviparous – Once the egg hatches, it remains inside the mother for a period of time

Metamorphosis – Change of physical form, structure, or substance

In week 1 for STEAM we created a KWL chart for the things we already know and what we would like to learn about the lifecycle of marine animals.

KWL chart

K – what I already know

•    the sea is in danger
• All the sea animals are eating the rubbish
•   Some sea animals camouflage their bodies to hide from predators

W- what I want to learn about sea animals

• What they eat
• What ocean zones do they live in
• how long the ocean has been in the world

we will complete the last part when we finish the unit.