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=What is the life cycle of a butterfly?=

Summary
To choose a subject area we both decided on Science. Since we both work with students and have noticed that they love doing science lessons, we came to the conclusion to create an interesting science lesson plan. After making the choice to do science, we had to create an Aim.

The hard research we tirelessly worked on gave us immeasurable insight on the life cycle of butterflies. It allowed us to open our minds to the possibilities of what the lesson can be. They helped us construct a unique and sensible lesson plan that is fun and discovering.

We plan to implement our butterfly lesson in a first grade classroom setting. First, we will read a book called “From Caterpillar to Butterfly,” by [|Deborah Heiligman]. After reading the book, we will pass photos around of the life cycle. The students will share their thoughts about the book and also the pictures. Next, we will teach them the meaning of the words by using flash cards. Then, when they have learned the words and grasp the concept of the cycles, we will watch the video called “Life cycles”. Finally the students will create their own butterfly life cycle mobile. For follow up, we will give the students a worksheet for homework.

NYS Standards

 * LE 4:** describe the major stages in the life cycles selected plants and animals

NYC Standards

 * LE S2b:** demonstrates understanding of life cycles of organisms.


 * Lesson Plan** [[file:D&E.doc]]

WebQuest

APA citations
Chang, Ren-Jung. & Yang, Hui-Chin. (1999). [|A system-science approach towards model construction for curriculum development]. Education Resources Information Center.

Greenspan, Yvette, F. (1999). [|A community of learners: Linking scientific patterns of life]. Education Resources Information Center.

Hobbie, Ann. (2000). Making connections with insect royalty. Education Resources Information Center.

Walker, Margaret. (1973). Caterpillar to chrysalis to monarch butterfly. Education Resources Information Center.

Links

 * 1) [|TeacherVision]This lesson is aimed for 4 and 5th grades. In this lesson the students will have to recognize stages in a butterfly's life cycle. This lesson is fun for the students.
 * 2) [|Brigantine] This site introduces the butterfly world through the internet. It's a fun and interactive site. For K to 2nd grade.
 * 3) [|Butterfly Website] This site can help you understand the four stages of the butterfly. This lesson uses role play. Its for pre-k to 1st grades.
 * 4) [|Technology Integrated] This site is for k to 2nd grades. This lesson the students will listen a book, the Very Hungry caterpillar by Eric Carle. Then color/create the four stages of the butterfly.
 * 5) [|Teacher's Net] This site is on the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly and a specific author when using literature. This lesson is on observing a real Monarch caterpillar as it grows and changes. This lesson is for k to 1st grade. This lesson is done in 8 sessions.
 * 6) [|Virtual Museum] This is is for 1st and 2nd grades. This lesson is on butterflies found in their school. The students will observe the butterflies in their school environment. Then the students will compare them.

//Editor's Note:// This research was so engaging, I couldn't help but add a few links of my own:
 * 1) [|San Diego Supercomputer Center Butterfly drawings]
 * 2) [|NBII Children's Butterfly Site]

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