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.

Concepts

metamorphosis, butterfly life cycle, pupa, larvae, caterpillars

Show More Show Less

Additional Tags

science

Show More Show Less

Instructional Ideas

• Have learners draw the stages of metamorphosis after viewing
• Research other insects or animals that transform through metamorphosis and then compare them to one another

Classroom Considerations

• Most appropriate for older students as the video goes into the complex concepts involved in metamorphosis
• The last 30 seconds focuses on the artist of the animations 

Pros

• Animations support the explanation of metamorphosis
• Includes a quick assessment that reviews the concepts in the video as well as links for researching parasites that attach themselves to the pupae 

Cons

Common Core

RI.6.7 RI.7.7 RI.8.7 RI.9-10.7 RI.11-12.7