Title of Activity:

Butterfly Life Cycle-Metamorphosis

Age/Grade Level: 2nd grade Content Area: Science, Reading, Art Objective: Students will apply knowledge about the life cycle of a butterfly. The students will successfully know the four stages of a butterfly and be able to write and discuss about it. IN Standard/Foundation: SCI.2.3.1 Observe closely over a period of time and then record in pictures and words the changes in plants and animals throughout their life cycles-including details of their body plan, structure and timing of growth, reproduction and death. EL.2.2.6 Recognize cause-and-effect relationships in a text. Example: Read an informational book that explains some common scientific causes and effects, such as the growth of a plant from a seed or the effects of different weather patterns, such as too much snow or rain at one time causing flooding. Materials Needed/Media/Technology: A Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, pencil, number spinner, life cycle picture cards, white construction paper, cardboard, butterfly stencils, scissors, tacky glue, craft stick, mosaic soup - mosaic pieces, beads, buttons, aquarium gravel & acrylic gems, extra fine glitter, computer, printer. ___________________________________________________________ I. MOTIVATION: We will begin our study of the life cycle by reading Eric Carles A Very hungry Caterpillar. Mention to the class that we will be putting together a butterfly habitat so they can observe the life cycle of a butterfly in the classroom. GOAL FOR LEARNER: Today, we are going to learn about the life cycle of a butterfly. You will then be creating your own mosaic butterfly. II. PROCEDURE: NEW INFORMATION: New vocabulary: Larva, caterpillar, chrysalis (pupa), metamorphosis, mosaic Activate prior knowledge: Discuss what they may already know about butterflies. CHECKING FOR UNDERSTANDING:

Ask open ended questions: What do you already know about the stages that butterflies go through before they become butterflies? Do you know what a butterfly is before it becomes a butterfly?

MODELING: After reading A Very Hungry Caterpillar make sure to keep the book on display and have multiple copies of the images so that more than one student can look at examples of the four stages of the life cycle. GUIDED PRACTICE: Divide students into groups and give each group a set of life cycle picture cards and a number spinner. Have the students take turns spinning the number spinner to select one of the four stages of the life cycle. Students will choose the picture card for that stage of the life cycle. CHECKING FOR UNDERSTANDING: Walk around the room and check to see if each group understands the concept of the life cycle. Assist those who are having a difficult time. Answer any questions as needed. PRACTICE: Trace their favorite butterfly stencil on the cardboard. Cut out their butterfly. Put a thick layer of tacky glue to fill in the butterfly shape. Begin placing a few mosaic pieces on the butterfly, creating a general feeling of symmetry. The goal is not to achieve perfect symmetry, but instead to highlight a few parts of the butterfly wings with a suggestion of symmetry. Fill the entire form with mosaic pieces. Next, select a glitter color or two of your choice and sprinkle the glitter over the butterfly, trying to fill in any glue areas that are still visible. Let the glitter dry for about 5 minutes. Set the mosaic aside to let everything dry. ASSESSMENT: Students will be graded according to the rubric. (See Attached) CLOSURE: Clean up: Make sure that students wash their hands with soap after creating their life cycle. Also, make sure that all materials are picked up and put away nicely. Engage in a discussion about the likes and dislikes of the project. Review the life cycle and each stage of it.

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EVALUATION Hand each student a piece of white construction paper and ask them to draw and label the life cycle of a butterfly. Mention to the students that when they are completed, they can color their pictures. These pictures may be displayed around the room after each one had been checked. EXTENSION: The students will write and illustrate a story about the life cycle of a butterfly in their journals at the writing center. Students will also be given the opportunity to go on a field trip to the Butterfly Exhibit.

Rubric
Neatness Participation 0-2 Did not put away materials used. Mosaic looks messy. Did not do the activity. 3-4 X X 5 Put away materials used. Mosaic looks neat Completed the activity.