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STC Unit Descriptions
The Life Cycle of Butterflies
ISBN 0-89278-987-5
Subject: Animal life cycles
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Materials included in The Life Cycle of Butterflies unit kit. |
This unit
introduces students to the concept of life cycles by inviting them to
investigate one organism—the painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui).
During an eight-week period, students observe, record, and describe the
metamorphosis from caterpillar to chrysalis and from chrysalis to butterfly.
In many cases, they watch the butterfly lay eggs. The butterfly ultimately
dies a natural death, thereby completing students’ observations of the life
cycle. The children compare the life cycle of the butterfly with that of
other organisms, an experience that deepens their understanding of the
diversity of life and the patterns that characterize animal life cycles.
Video download:
The Life Cycle of Butterflies
(Real
Video™ or
QuickTime™)
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