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Pasta Butterfly

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From an egg to an adult and the stages in between, the butterfly leads a very active life. A hands-on activity has learners act out the different life cycle stages of the butterfly before venturing on an identification expedition. During a walk through the grounds, individuals locate butterflies in different stages and then graph their results as a class.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Plant popular host plants for butterflies on the school grounds to attract the insects
Classroom Considerations
  • Review the life cycle stages of the butterfly prior to the activity
  • Allow time to collect and prepare materials for the lesson
Pros
  • Includes an infographic to illustrate the life cycle of the butterfly
  • Provides supplemental information
Cons
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