The Human Life Cycle

Look at the pictures below. They show people of different ages. Some are young and some are older. Can you put them in order, starting with the youngest?

Which picture do you think should come first?

This is the correct order.

baby child teenager

adultElderly person

This is called

‘The Human Life Cycle’

baby

This baby is about 1 year old and has just learned to walk.

A baby needs a lot of help so it can

survive and grow.

child

This little girl is about 6 years old and goes to school.

A child still needs a lot of help to be able to survive.

teenager

Teenagers are learning to be grown ups and think about what

they will do when they are adults.

Teenagers are able to do many things without

help.

adult

Adults are very busy people and have to fit in lots of work

throughout their day.

Adults go to work and look after their children.

elderly person

Elderly people like to keep busy! This lady is going to Bingo!

Elderly people have worked hard during their lives. Now their bodies are getting tired and need to rest

more.

This is called

‘The Human Life Cycle’

So, remember………

© Bev Evans, 2006.

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