WebQuest

Life Cycle of a Butterfly

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First, your teacher will ask you what you know about butterflies and caterpillars.  Then your teacher will read you some fun books about butterflies and caterpillars before you begin this webquest.

  Second, your teacher will assign you a group (partner) to work with. Please cooperate and share ideas with each other. (Task 1)Next your group will explore the webquest sites to see pictures and video clips of the life cycle of the butterfly. Egg: The first stage of the butterfly lifecycle is the egg stage. The egg will hatch in a few days to 9 months.  http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/monarch/jr/Egg_Hatch.html Caterpillar: The second stage of the butterfly lifecycle is the caterpillar stage. This stage lasts from 2 weeks to 1 month. Caterpillars eat leafy plants.  http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/monarch/CaterpillarFeast.html Chrysalis: The third stage of the butterfly lifecycle is the chrysalis stage. The caterpillar will stay inside for a few days or many months. http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/monarch/ChrysalisEcloseClip1.html Butterfly: The final stage of the butterfly lifecycle is the butterfly stage. A butterfly can live for a few days or 6-12 months. http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/monarch/ChrysalisEcloseClip1.html (Task 2)Your group will write the information you learn on the recording sheet. Your teacher will give you the recording booklet (see attachments). (Task 3)Your group will create a craft to show your stage of the life cycle. Your teacher will give you directions and materials. egg craft: http://www.easy-child-crafts.com/spring-kid-crafts.html Caterpillar craft: http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/insects/mcaterpillar.htm chrysalis craft: http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/butterfly/index.html butterfly craft: http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/insects/mbutterfly.html (Task 4)Discuss with your group what you have learned. (Task 5)Share your knowledge and craft of your life cycle stage with the class. (Task 6)Finally, visit a few fun sites. Videos: http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/butterflies/cams.php virtual tour: http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/butterflies/tour.html games: http://www.milkweedcafe.com/ClubCathome.htm http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/jackhulland/projects/butterflies/

 

 
   
   
 
the_lifecycle_of_the_butterfly(1).docx 
Recording Booklet
 
   
   
 
lifecycle_diagram.docx 
Lifecycle Diagram

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