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http://www.lessonplanspage.com/printables/more/PScienceLAArtM Title - Butterfly Unit - Life Cycles of Butterflies By - Leslie Tetrault Primary Subject - Science Secondary Subjects - Math, Art, Language Arts Grade Level - 1-2 Note from LessonPlansPage.com: This Butterfly Unit uses some materials (books, life cycle cards, worksheets, butterfly shape cutouts, etc.) that are not included. You may be able to create your own version of the materials, purchase the materials, do without the materials, or contact the author at the email address at the bottom of this lesson plan to request more information on the materials. Standards Met (Science): 1.1.1 Identifies diversity of living things, 1.3.1 Identifies parts of living things, 1.8.2 Identifies animals by movement, 6.4.3 Draws pictures of observations, 6.1 Utilizes the scientific method, 6.1.1 Poses questions. (Language Arts) 5.4.1 Writes simple sentences, 5.4.4 Sequences words in sentences, 6.2 Uses legible handwriting. Objectives: The objectives of this lesson are that the children will learn the meaning of the word metamorphosis, recognize the stages in a butterfly's life cycle, be able to classify butterflies by type, color, and food, and learn to ask questions to further their knowledge. Introduction: To introduce this lesson, I will share the life cycle cards with the children. We will discuss the stages and I will introduce the term metamorphosis. Lesson: I will give them a paper that has all the life cycle names along with some facts about that stage. We will talk about the stages, and I will make sure they understand, and answer any questions. I will give them a worksheet where they will draw and label the stages of the butterfly, and one fact about that stage. After this activity, we will watch a video called Life Cycles of Butterflies, so the children will have a good visual representation to learn from. Materials: The materials used will be caterpillar life cycle stage cards, butterfly life stages information paper, butterfly life cycle worksheet. Self-Evaluation: I will evaluate this lesson by looking at the life cycle worksheets that the children work on, and asking questions to assess their understanding. I will also ask them to discuss with the class what they have learned from this lesson. ESOL accommodation: This is a great activity for ESOL children because of the visual aspects of the cards and the video, and because the children will work together to do their worksheets.

Title - Butterfly Cycle By - Agnes Peeples Primary Subject - Science Secondary Subjects - Computers / Internet Grade Level - 2-3

Content: Benchmarks:
 * Students will understand the life cycle of a butterfly.
 * They will record research on the butterflies.

Technology standard:

Learning Resources and Materials: Development of Lesson: >>> @http://bsi.montana.edu/web/kidsbutterfly/life-cycle >>> @http://www.thebutterflysite.com/ Teacher Reflection
 * Computer
 * Inspiration program (optional for the teacher's use)
 * Graphic organizer
 * Pencil
 * Children's Butterfly Site
 * The Butterfly Site

//The Very Hungry Caterpillar//
 * //The Very Hungry Caterpillar// by Eric Carle
 * //A Butterfly Is Born// by Melvin Berger (prior day)
 * Poem, //Butterfly Life Cycles//, by Meish Goldish
 * Paper plates (one per student)
 * Colored pencils (handful per table)
 * Ziploc bags (one per student)
 * Glue
 * Bright Butterflies Worksheet
 * Sequencing HW sheet
 * Various forms of pasta (prepared in Ziploc bags by the teacher)
 * pastina (egg)
 * curly colored pasta (caterpillar or larva)
 * shell pasta (cocoon or pupa)
 * bow-tie pasta (adult butterfly)
 * Listen attentively to the book, //The Very Hungry Caterpillar// by Eric Carle.
 * Identify the four different stages of a butterfly life cycle (from egg, caterpillar, pupa or cocoon, to a full-grown adult butterfly).
 * Compare and contrast fiction and non-fiction books about butterflies.
 * Design their own butterfly life cycle plates.
 * Explain and share the stages of a butterfly's life.
 * Recite a poem about a butterfly life cycle by Meish Goldish.
 * Write a short story of where the adult butterfly might go after the cycle is over.
 * The first stage of the life cycle is the egg.
 * The egg is the size of a pencil point.
 * The second stage of the life cycle is the caterpillar or the larva stage.
 * When the caterpillar hatches, it eats its shell and then leaves.
 * The third stage of the life cycle is the cocoon or the pupa.
 * The pupa, at first is a light green color with gold spots and then becomes clear in color.
 * At the clear stage of the cocoon, we can begin to observe the wings of the butterfly.
 * The last stage of the life cycle is the adult butterfly.
 * Before the butterfly can fly it's wings must be dry and strong.
 * Then the animal life cycle begins all over again.
 * Where did you come from?
 * Can you describe the stages of your life?
 * How are the stages of your life similar to the stages of a butterfly?

//Butterfly Life Cycle//