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Photographs of Life Cycle of a Butterfly

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this science worksheet, students look at the large color photographs and read simple captions which show the life cycle of a butterfly.
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Label the Butterfly Life Cycle Diagram

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this science worksheet, students study the life cycle of a butterfly by first reading the information on the page. Students then label a life cycle diagram and read 4 definitions of important words.
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Ladybug Life Cycle Sequencing Cards

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this science worksheet, learners cut out 4 illustrated and labeled cards depicting the life cycle of a ladybug. Students put the cards in order.
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The Life Cycle of a Butterfly

For Students 4th - 6th
For this science-related worksheet, students analyze the many steps of the life cycle of a butterfly and then answer five true and false questions about those steps.
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Science Test-Plant Life Cycle

For Students 8th
In this Life Science worksheet, 8th graders match the vocabulary with the list while being tested on terms related to plant reproduction.
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Insect Attributes

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this 5 question insect worksheet, students label, draw, and circle correct answers about metamorphosis, mimics, and environments for insect survival.
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Plant, Point and Record the Life Cycles of Plants

For Teachers K - 6th
Students examine the life cycle of plants. Individually, they are given a digital camera in which they take pictures of plants in the various stages of the life cycle. To end the lesson, they plant their own flower bed in the classroom...
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Creating Research Projects Using the Internet

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discuss methods of locating information on the internet. They visit a specific website about butterflies and explore its homepage and web links. As students examine the site, they take notes and organize information for a...
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Life Cycle of the Butterfly

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students observe and analyze the life cycle and metamorphosis of the Painted Lady Butterfly. They write observation journal entries three times a week and summarize what they observed. Using KidPix computer software they create pictures...
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Life Processes

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners investigate the basic needs of organisms that must be met in order to carry out life processes. They view a variety of organism that are meeting and competing for resources. Students create an Idea Web for the animals shown....
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Trees For Trout!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders determine the impact of native forests, local clearcuts and local clearcuts and local reforestation projects on the survivablity of Rainbow Trout in their area. They record and document the stages of the trout throughout...
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Life Cycle Of Stars

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners investigate the concept of stars and how they go through a life cycle. They take part in class discussion with the help of dialogue provided in the lesson plan. Students also view a powerpoint presentation for visual learners.
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Family Life Cycle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers review the food groups and their placement on the food pyramid. Using the internet, they research the nutritional guidelines for different age groups and compare them. To end the lesson, they identify reasons for...
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Watch Your Step!

For Teachers K - 1st
Students examine the physical characteristics of insects and spiders. Students research the vaious ways in which insects move. They then observe and record the metamorposis of one of more insects. They complete the lesson by...
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Observing Leaves and Flower Buds

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars observe the first true leaves and the buds on their Brassica plants and record their observations in both words and pictures. They also observe two major developments: the true leaves and the flower buds and record their...
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Peter The Butterfly

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students complete an interdisciplinary unit chronicling the life cycle and movement patterns of the butterfly. Through language arts, mathematics, and science activities, students identify various types of butterflies and document the...
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The Life Cycle of a Frog

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students read a book about a frog and the stages of its life. They read the description cards given and work in groups to study all of the wells of the frog life cycle. Finally, students identify and interpret various slides and...
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Plant Life Cycle

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the plant life cycle. They discuss the sequence of events in the life cycle of the plant and illustrate how the life cycle never ends. Students explore the importance of water, sunlight, and nutrients during the...
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Butterfly Life Cycle

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students identify the stages in the butterfly life cycle. After completing a KWL chart, students participate in a brief lecture on the stages of the butterfly life cycle. Using reading books and Internet research, students complete an...
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Life Cycle

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine and compare the life cycles of a variety of different animals. They analyze photos of animals and discuss any unique body parts and why those parts function they way they do. Next, they observe mealworms and...
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Life Cycles

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate the stages of animal life cycles. They examine an egg and compare it to an inanimate object, read a booklet about the life cycle and define key vocabulary terms, and observe a mealworm. Students then design a...
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Rosa Parks Community Garden

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore gardening and nutrition in the Rosa Parks Community Garden. They work in stations to discuss food choices, the life cycles of plants, and mini-composting. After starting in one station, they rotate to try each activity.
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Larva and Adult Antlion Body Parts

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify the major body segments of antlions. Through the use of diagram worksheets, students label the various body parts of the antlion. They review the life cycle of antlions from the larva stage to adult. Several activities...
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The Aging Brain: A Lesson on Alzheimer's Disease

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils investigate the aging brain and its relationship to the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease. They need to have prior knowledge of brain and nervous system anatomy in order to participate in this lesson. Students compare an aging...