Introduction

The Task

The Process and Resources

Evaluation

Conclusion

Fun and Games

 

Butterflies are fascinating insects. Have you ever watched them? What do you know about their life cycles? You will be able to discover some really amazing things by looking at some web sites and doing some interesting activities while you are there.

You will be able to: work with a partner for most of the time, but you will need to do your own recording. do the first activity and then choose five others. make a KidPix or PowerPoint slide show to share what you have learnt with others. complete a self-assessment and evaluation sheet to help you see what you have learnt. do some fun activities when you have finished. print the activities list before you start so that you can record the activities you have completed. print the assessment rubric before you start, so that you will know what you need to do to be successful.

 

Click the pencil to print the activity list
Click the pencil to print the assessment rubric

 

and

 

	Activity 1	The butterfly life cycle
	Activity 2	A recount of a butterfly life cycle
	Activity 3	The circle of life
	Activity 4	A butterfly life cycle chart
	Activity 5	Butterfly eggs
	Activity 6	Butterfly larvae (caterpillars)
	Activity 7	The pupa (chrysalis)
	Activity 8	The adult butterfly
	Activity 9	Life cycle craft activity

 

When you have finished your six activities, it is time to do your Slide Show. After that, visit the Evaluation Page, for the assessment activities.

 

The last task in your learning is to visit the Conclusion Page, where you'll find extra information on the butterfly life cycle as well as links to other interesting butterfly sites.

Finally, when you have completed all of your learning tasks you might like to go to the Fun and Games Page to try some of the fun butterfly art, craft, puzzle and game activities.

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© 2000 - 2007 Jackie Miers

April, 2007