The Butterfly Life Cycle Brianna Meitzler Kindergarten Science

The Butterfly Life Cycle Brianna Meitzler Kindergarten Science Lesson

Objectives • Students will be able to name each step of the life cycle of a butterfly • Students will be able to identify at least 2 different types of butterflies • Students will be able to grow their own butterflies • Students will be able to record observations everyday

Common Core State Standards • K. S. 1 A. 3: With teacher guidance, conduct structured investigations to answer scientific questions, test predictions and develop explanations: (1) predict possible outcomes, (2) identify materials and follow procedures, (3) use appropriate tools or instruments to make qualitative observations and take nonstandard measurements, and (4) record and represent data in an appropriate form. Use appropriate safety procedures. • K. S. 1 A. 7: Construct scientific arguments to support explanations using evidence from observations or data collected. • K. L. 2 A. 3 Develop and use models to exemplify how animals use their body parts to (1) obtain food and other resources, (2) protect themselves, and (3) move from place to place.

Questions • How do you think butterflies form? • How many stages do you think there are in the butterfly life cycle? • Do you think all butterflies go through the same cycle?

Stage 1: The Egg • Butterflies must start as eggs. • A mother butterfly lays her eggs on a leaf. • It takes 5 days for the egg to hatch

Stage 2: Caterpillar • A caterpillar hatches from an egg • Also called Larve • Eats leaves and flowers • Grows super fast

Stage 3: Chrysalis • Also called a Pupa • Usually brown or green to blend in with environment • Protects the Caterpillar • This is the changing stage

Stage 4: Butterfly • This is the final stage • After a few days, a butterfly hatches from the Chrysalis • Butterfly must rest before attempting to fly • Rapidly flap wings to prepare to fly

Types of Butterflies Emperor Butterfly Monarch Butterfly Birdwing Butterfly

Instructional Video for Growing Own Butterflies

Vocab Review egg • Butterflies start as ______ Caterpillar • The egg hatches into a _________ Chrysalis • The caterpillar makes a ________ Butterfly comes out of the Chrysalis • A _________ four stages in the butterfly life cycle • There are ____