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This simple interactive puzzle is a fun, illustrative way to explore life cycles - great for young students and visual learners!
Grade Level: 1 - 8
Time: 5 - 15 minutes
Learning Standards: LS21.B, MP.2, SL1, SL3, SL4, RF4
What are we learning?
What are we learning?
This simple activity allows student to manipulate 5 arrow-shaped pieces into a circular puzzle that represents the "Life Cycle of an Apple Tree."
Each piece shows an illustrative image of a stage of this cycle: seed, sapling, flower, fruiting tree, ripe apple.
When placed in the proper order, the pieces fit together and arrows indicate the cyclical nature of fruiting trees, that continue around and around and around.
Materials Needed
Materials Needed
Physical Puzzle: Printer (ideally color) paper (sturdy cardstock preferred), scissors
Digital Version: Online access to Google Suite (Google classroom) - each student gets a copy
How is it done?
How is it done?
There are two ways to carry out this activity with students:
Physical Puzzle: Click the link below for a printable PDF version of the puzzle. Print as many color copies as you need and either cut the puzzle yourself, or have student do the cutting. Then the 5 puzzle pieces can be used to assemble the "Life Cycle of an Apple Tree" in the proper order.
Digital Version: Make a copy of the Google Slides of the puzzle and then play with students online - a copy can be made for each individual student to carry out the activity on their own, or you can do it together as a class/group.
What to expect
What to expect
Simple, hands-on manipulative puzzle - great for visual learners & pre-readers
Makes for a fun & easy craft if created as a cut & glue activity on background paper (life stages can then be labeled to reinforce key vocabulary)
Gain insights into the life stages of a fruiting tree
Understand the concept of the cyclical nature of living organisms
Life Cycle - Apple Tree.pdf*Before doing the activity, you must first make a copy of the Slides and save it for yourself in order to use it or sample it.*
*Before doing the activity, you must first make a copy of the Slides and save it for yourself in order to use it or sample it.*
Additional Information About Apple Trees
Additional Information About Apple Trees
There are many apples grown in NYS
Apples have many colors, textures and tastes.
There are many videos and books that can be used in addition to this activity.
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