This document provides resources for teaching students about the lifecycle of a butterfly, including videos, blogs, podcasts, diagrams, books and other materials. It notes that not all classrooms can have live caterpillars, so technology resources allow students in any classroom to witness the transformation. A variety of media types are presented to engage different learning styles. Specific resources highlighted include videos, websites, activities and reference materials for both students and teachers.
2. Technology Integration
• Rationale
– Some classes are not fortunate enough to be able
to have caterpillars at hand in their classrooms to
help them teach about lifecycles. With the help of
technology, students can witness caterpillars
transforming into butterflies. Students will be
able to learn about the lifecycle of a butterfly
through pictures, videos, and books. This
presentation should allow for students of all
learning styles to grasp the information because
of the varied types resources available for them.
3. Internet Content
• The internet offers a variety of information,
videos, and pictures that will help students to
learn and understand the lifecycle of a
butterfly. Websites were evaluated to make
sure content was correct and was targeted for
academics.
• The following slides are just some of the
resources available that discuss this topic!
4. Blog
• Ms. Jenni’s Classroom Blog
I love how this blog mentions that not all
students are lucky enough to have a hands=on
experience and really see how a caterpillar
develops. Attached is a video that students
can watch and really experience seeing the
change over time. If students do have a
hands-on experience, it is a good resource
they can also refer to so they know what to
expect!
5. YouTube Video
Butterfly Lifecycle Video by Mr. G’s 2nd Grade Class
• This video shows a great visual presentation using
graphics and clay of the life cycle of a butterfly.
Commentary goes along with the pictures.
Students will be able to easily follow along with
video and learn while watching!
6. Podcast
• Ms. Dickerson's 2nd Grade Class
This podcast includes discussion and interesting
facts about the four stages of the life cycle of
a Butterfly. It is given by 2nd graders, so facts
will be easy for students to understand!
7. Internet Resources
• North American Butterfly Association
This website would be a helpful resource for
teachers as it contains links and resources
about butterflies, their habitats, and the
National Butterfly Center.
• U.S. Forest Service
Included in this website are teacher resources
about butterflies and their life cycle, along
with student activities.
8. Internet Resources
• The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel Univers
This leads you to the website for The Academy
of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
Students can use this as a resource for
learning about the stages of a caterpillar
becoming a butterfly, as descriptions and
pictures can be found for each stage.
11. Teaching Materials
• http://www.turtlediary.com/kindergarten-games/
This is an animated video that goes through the
stages from caterpillar to butterfly. In
addition, there are two games that will allow
students to practice identifying these stages.
Also it says it is for Kindergarten, I feel this is a
good resource for even 1st graders.
12. Teaching Materials
• Student Booklets
This website has pages of booklets that can be
printed and completed by students about the
life cycle of a butterfly. Students can draw
pictures and write information that they
learned about each stage!
14. Subject-Specific Resource
• Ask an Expert
Attached is an article that teachers can use as a
resource to learn in detail about how a
caterpillar becomes a butterfly. It may be
difficult for students to follow, but it will serve
as a great reference for teachers.
15. Supporting Websites
• Cool Science for Curious Kids
(from Interactive Biology)
This website has a cool art activity students can
complete to help show the life cycle of a
butterfly. Key vocabulary is also included.
• Encyclopedia.com
This is a great reference material for teachers.
Teachers can choose to share information
with students as well.
16. Web 2.0
• Pinterest
This website allows for teachers to share
pictures and descriptions of art projects,
games, charts, posters, and even lesson plans
regarding different topics. Above is a link
regarding the butterfly life cycle topic.
Since the students are very young, I thought it made the most sense to include a blog from a classroom so that they could relate and understand the information. I found this type of blog to be the most appropriate for first grade students. IMAGE FROM: http://www.thebutterflysite.com/images/monarch-emerging.jpg
Video found from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-K7sCVlNbI IMAGE FROM: http://bluford.pbworks.com/f/1237921369/butterfly-life-cycle-l.gif
The North American Butterfly Association is the main association and organization related to Butterflies. Included are links to resources for different states.
Although not necessarily an organization or association, this cite has a ton of information that students and teachers can use to gain knowledge about the stages that a caterpillar goes through to become a butterfly.
While watching videos (attached) or reading stories about butterfly life cycle, students can use this chart to follow along with the different stages. Included in this diagram are not only words but pictures as well. There is also space under each picture where they could write notes.
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