Explore, illustrate, and compare life cycles in organisms such as beetles, crickets, radishes, or lima beans.
TEKS 3.13B bridges prior learning and next steps in Science, keeping Life cycles coherent across the year.
The intent of 3.13B is to move students from guided examples to independent work with Life cycles.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 3.13B.
Standard 3.13B describes the essential skills and understandings for Life cycles in Grade 3. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 3.13B.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 3.13B.
