A cycle may go through many phases, yet it always arrives back at the point of origin. Thus, cycles ensure that life can go through many changes, yet maintain stability. However, in simplest terms, this cycle show how life is able to change, through new birth, and yet remain stable. The new life is patterned after the old. Explain to students that there are endless cycles around us.
Cycles are important to our everyday lives.
Have students draw a cycle of their typical Tuesday at school, and a cycle of their typical week. Discuss what would happen if every day or every week were completely different, that is without repeating pattern. Once any step in a cycle is disrupted, the cycle ceases or is altered. Discuss what is wrong with the following process. Cycles ensure survival.