Life Cycles

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Butterfly Life Cycle
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Human Life Cycle
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Humans go through the following stages

• Stage 1 Infancy (Birth-1st Year)
• The most rapid and dramatic growth of the human
  occurs during the 1st year.
• The infant grows about an inch per month during
  the 1st six months.
• Body weight typically doubles at five months.
• By age one, most infants achieve walking,
  talking, and eating solid foods.
• The infant is completely dependent upon its
  parents or caretakers for survival.

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Stage 2 Early Childhood

• Toddler (1st two years of childhood)
• Slower rate of growth
• Developmental tasks increase (i.e. running)

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Stage 3 Preschool

• Muscle coordination continues to improve

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Stage 4 Elementary

• Physical growth and muscle growth improves

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Stage 5 Adolescence

• Puberty occurs a period of rapid physical growth
• 12-18 years old
• Begin to separate from parents and become more
  independent

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Stage 6 Adulthood

• Adults cease to grow physically after puberty
• Humans age in appearance
• 18-old age

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Life Cycle of a Frog
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Life Cycle of an Oak Tree