Instructional Video13:43
Be Smart

The Truth About Butterfly Metamorphosis (It's Very Weird)

12th - Higher Ed
Does any other creature on Earth undergo a life transformation as dramatic as the butterfly? I think not. Unfortunately, children's books about very hungry caterpillars skip all the COOL and WEIRD and GROSS stuff that happens along the...
Instructional Video3:19
MinuteEarth

Why Do Butterflies Bother Being Caterpillars?

12th - Higher Ed
It seems wild that some animals basically trade in their bodies for new ones during their lifetime, but it's actually really common – and it makes a lot of sense.
Instructional Video4:45
TED-Ed

TED-ED: The weird and wonderful metamorphosis of the butterfly - Franziska Bauer

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In order to become a butterfly, a caterpillar's body dissolves almost completely and is rebuilt from its own juices. Butterflies are just a few of the 800,000 insect species that transition from larvae to adults through complete...
Instructional Video3:40
SciShow Kids

How a Caterpillar Becomes a Butterfly

K - 5th
You’ve seen caterpillars, and you’ve seen butterflies. But do you know how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly? Jessi explains the wonder of metamorphosis!
Instructional Video2:21
SciShow

How Does Bug Soup Become a Butterfly?

12th - Higher Ed
A caterpillar hatches from an egg, makes a cocoon, and emerges a fully-grown, beautiful butterfly. But, during its time in the cocoon, the caterpillar melts its body into bug goo... then even weirder stuff happens.
Instructional Video19:25
Curated Video

Insect life cycles

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can describe the stages in the life cycle of different insects. Key learning points: - Insects are animals, they are living things that grow and reproduce - The life cycles of different insects can be observed over time...
Instructional Video10:50
Professor Dave Explains

Subphylum Hexapoda Part 2: Life Cycle and Behavior

9th - Higher Ed
Continuing with subphylum Hexapoda, we look at the life cycle and behavior of insects and related animals. There is a lot to discuss here, as some insects undergo a highly complex metamorphosis. They also have very fascinating social...
Instructional Video1:45
Curated Video

How Does A Caterpillar Become a Butterfly? | The Butterfly Metamorphosis Song | KLT WILD

Pre-K - 5th
Let's learn all about how caterpillars become butterflies!
Instructional Video2:50
Curated Video

Discovering the Magical World of Butterflies

Pre-K - 3rd
This video provides a delightful and informative look into the world of butterflies, showcasing their colorful wings, unique life cycle, and intricate details up close. Viewers will learn about the stages of a butterfly's transformation...
Instructional Video4:19
Curated Video

Purpose of Metamorphosis

3rd - Higher Ed
A video entitled “The Purpose of Metamorphosis” which describes how metamorphosis functions in the life cycles of some insects.
Instructional Video2:39
Rock 'N Learn

Life Cycle of a Butterfly for Kids

K - 5th
Learn about the life cycle of a butterfly. Kids at grade levels K through 5 enjoy the fun animation. The life cycle of a butterfly includes the egg, larva, pupa, and butterfly.
Instructional Video3:57
Vlogbrothers

You Need to Know About This Caterpillar

6th - 11th
Citheronia regalis is a giant silk moth...though these don't actually produce silk, which is why it's better to go by their family name saturniidae. Citheronia regalis actually digs into the ground to pupate instead of building a...
Instructional Video4:05
Curated Video

Ciclo de Vida

3rd - 12th
Este programa de video de accion en vivo es acerca de la palabra ciclo de vida. El programa esta disenado para reforzar y apoyar la comprension y retencion de la palabra ciclo de vida, por parte del estudiante, a traves del uso de...
Instructional Video4:15
Curated Video

Metamorfosis

3rd - 12th
Este programa de video de accion en vivo es sobre la palabra metamorfosis. El programa esta disenado para reforzar y apoyar la comprension y retencion del estudiante de la palabra mediante el uso de secuencias de video, fotografias,...
Instructional Video7:27
Rock 'N Learn

Life Science: The Life Cycle

K - 5th
Here's an exciting way to learn important facts and get ready for a life science test! In this episode we'll be looking at the life cycle.
Instructional Video4:15
Curated Video

Metamorphosis

K - 8th
This live-action video program is about metamorphosis. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...
Instructional Video3:46
Mazz Media

Life Cycle

K - 8th
This live-action video program is about the term life cycle. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term life cycle through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
Instructional Video2:23
Visual Learning Systems

Animal Life Cycles

9th - 12th
In this video, we explore the fascinating process of metamorphosis in insects and other animals. From the eggs hatching into larva, to the development of pupa and the emergence of adults, we learn about the distinct stages of...
Instructional Video2:54
Visual Learning Systems

Life Cycles: Insect Life Cycles

9th - 12th
Upon viewing the Life Cycles video series, students will be able to do the following: Understand that living things go through changes in the course of their lives referred to as a life cycle. State that most living things follow a...
Instructional Video2:21
Visual Learning Systems

What Is an Insect?: What Are Insects?

3rd - 8th
This fascinating program takes a look at the major characteristics of familiar and unusual insects that swarm the planet. Concepts and terminology: invertebrate, six legs, and exoskeleton.
News Clip2:26
Curated Video

Haiti and Dominican Republic weigh measures to tighten border controls between countries

Higher Ed
Border between Jimani, Dominican Republic and Malpasse, Haiti

1. Haitian merchants squeezing through Haitian customs gate to access Dominican Republic side of b
order
2. Wide of...
Instructional Video5:03
TED-Ed

The Weird and Wonderful Metamorphosis of the Butterfly

6th - 12th Standards
How does a caterpillar become a butterfly? Watch a video that details the metamorphosis of a butterfly, and discover a world of insects that also undergo metamorphosis.
Instructional Video0:58
Curated OER

Life Cycle of a Butterfly

1st - 3rd
A super cute second grade class tells us all about the life cycle of the butterfly. They read about each stage of the butterfly's life cycle in unison. The choral reading is a little hard to understand but is a great way to engage an...
Instructional Video1:04
Curated OER

Beetle Pupa Metamorphoses Into Adulthood

1st - 5th
View a beetle wiggle out of its pupa shell into its full adult form. This clip includes good narration alongside clear description of the action taking place. It's not a pretty video but shows a vital part of the life cycle.