Life Cycle of a Housefly Worksheet - Insect Science Unit Study

Students read about houseflies and order life-cycle stages, then revisit the insect through a diagram, fact sheet, flashcards and coloring page.
Grades
Pre-K–2, Elementary
Pages
6
File type
PDF
Preparation
Print ready

Updated Apr 15, 2025

Subject
ELA, Science, Creative Arts, Reading, Life Sciences, Art
Topic
Housefly, Life cycle
Resource types
Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Coloring Pages
Preparation
Print ready
Standards
RI.1.3

Product description

From the author

Let’s take a closer look at one of the most common insects around us!

This Life Cycle of a Housefly Worksheet helps students explore how a tiny fly grows and changes through its life.

Perfect for science lessons insect studies and hands on activities this resource makes learning fun and easy for young learners

What is Inside the Housefly Life Cycle Worksheet

Housefly Overview A simple introduction to what houseflies are where they live and why they matter in nature


Life Cycle Diagram A clear life cycle chart showing each stage of the housefly’s life egg larva pupa and adult


Cut and Paste Activity A fun way for students to arrange the life cycle stages in the correct order


Flashcards Visual tools to help kids remember each step of the fly’s life


Bonus Coloring Page: You will get a housefly coloring page as bonus!

Why This Worksheet is Great for Kids

  • Easy to follow and made for young learners

  • Supports science skills like sequencing and observation

  • Perfect for classrooms homeschool or insect themed units

What Will You Learn

  • The four main stages of the housefly life cycle

  • How a housefly changes at each stage

  • Fun facts about flies and their role in the environment

This simple and engaging worksheet makes science fun and helps kids better understand the world of insects Let’s learn all about the life of a housefly together

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Sequence the major stages of a housefly’s life cycle

  • Identify basic housefly anatomy and feeding features

  • Connect larval and adult stages within one insect cycle

Teaching tips

  • Read the overview before cutting, then require learners to explain the transition between each placed stage rather than only naming it.

Skills covered

  • Life science — Order insect development stages

  • Informational reading — Extract anatomy and habitat details

Good to know

Questions teachers ask about this resource

Is there a sequencing activity?

Yes. Students cut around the stage images and place them in order on the life-cycle diagram. Reading, facts, four stage flashcards and colouring are also included.

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Curriculum

Standards, concepts & topics

Standards

  • RI.1.3

Core concepts

  • Housefly life cycle

  • Insect anatomy

  • Metamorphosis sequence

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