3rd grade life cycles videos

Quick answer

In 3rd grade (ages 8–9), children compare the life cycles of plants and animals: birth, growth, reproduction and death. Lessons from Generation Genius, SciShow Kids "How Does a Caterpillar Become a Butterfly?" and FreeSchool's frog metamorphosis. Play all on repeat, or loop one life cycle stage by stage.

Play all on repeat

Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Life Cycles Video Lesson for Kids | Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipLife Cycles Video Lesson for Kids | Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop
  2. 2How Does A Seed Become A Plant? | Backyard Science | SciShow KidsHow Does A Seed Become A Plant? | Backyard Science | SciShow KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Life Cycle of a Plant | Learn Parts of a Plant 🌱 | Twinkl USALife Cycle of a Plant | Learn Parts of a Plant 🌱 | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
  4. 4How Plants Grow for Kids | Learn about photosynthesis and what plants need to grow strongHow Plants Grow for Kids | Learn about photosynthesis and what plants need to grow strongLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Watch a Seed Sprout! | Squeaks Grows a Garden! | SciShow KidsWatch a Seed Sprout! | Squeaks Grows a Garden! | SciShow KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  6. 6How Do Plant Seeds Travel? | Spring is Here! | SciShow KidsHow Do Plant Seeds Travel? | Spring is Here! | SciShow KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Flowers and Their Pollinators: A Perfect Match! | Spring is Here! | SciShow KidsFlowers and Their Pollinators: A Perfect Match! | Spring is Here! | SciShow KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Life Cycle of a Pumpkin for Kids! | Learn About Pumpkins | Twinkl USALife Cycle of a Pumpkin for Kids! | Learn About Pumpkins | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Life Cycle of an Apple for Kids! 🍎 | Learn About Apples | Twinkl USALife Cycle of an Apple for Kids! 🍎 | Learn About Apples | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
  10. 10How Does a Caterpillar Become a Butterfly? | Amazing Animals | Spring is Here | SciShow KidsHow Does a Caterpillar Become a Butterfly? | Amazing Animals | Spring is Here | SciShow KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Metamorphosis: Caterpillar to Butterfly for Children - FreeSchoolMetamorphosis: Caterpillar to Butterfly for Children - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Life Cycle of a butterfly | Butterflies for Kids | Learn the 4 stages of the butterfly life cycleLife Cycle of a butterfly | Butterflies for Kids | Learn the 4 stages of the butterfly life cycleLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  13. 13The Butterfly Life Cycle for Kids | Four Stages of the Butterfly Life Cycle | Twinkl USAThe Butterfly Life Cycle for Kids | Four Stages of the Butterfly Life Cycle | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
  14. 14These Caterpillars Don't All Look Like Caterpillars | SciShow KidsThese Caterpillars Don't All Look Like Caterpillars | SciShow KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  15. 15The Life Cycle of a Frog: Metamorphosis from Tadpole to Frog for Kids - FreeSchoolThe Life Cycle of a Frog: Metamorphosis from Tadpole to Frog for Kids - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  16. 16All About Amphibians: Tadpoles, Frogs, and Salamanders - FreeschoolAll About Amphibians: Tadpoles, Frogs, and Salamanders - FreeschoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  17. 17All About Frogs for Kids - Facts About Frogs and Toads for Children: FreeSchoolAll About Frogs for Kids - Facts About Frogs and Toads for Children: FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  18. 18All About Birds for Children: Animal Learning for Kids - FreeSchoolAll About Birds for Children: Animal Learning for Kids - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  19. 19The Life Cycle Song | Science Songs | Scratch GardenThe Life Cycle Song | Science Songs | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop

What does this 3rd grade life cycles unit cover?

It introduces the life cycles of flowering plants, insects with complete metamorphosis, frogs and birds, and what every life cycle shares. By the end a child should put the stages of a butterfly or frog in order and explain how a seed grows into a plant that makes new seeds.

How does RepeatWatch help with life cycles?

Set an A–B loop on the part of a video that shows the stages, then pause to draw the cycle. Slow a new reader's video to 0.75×, save each animal on keys 1–9, use Repeat one for the Scratch Garden song and Stop after N loops to keep sessions short.

Frequently asked questions

What grade learns about life cycles?

In the US, comparing plant and animal life cycles is usually part of 3rd grade science (ages 8–9), building on plant needs from earlier grades. Grade levels vary by country and school, so younger children can still enjoy the butterfly and frog videos.

Which life cycles are in this playlist?

Flowering plants, pumpkins and apples, butterflies and other caterpillars, frogs and other amphibians, and birds. Fewer established kids channels cover bird life cycles in depth, so that section is shorter than the others.