Introduction
Where do butterflies come from?
The butterfly wants to learn more about his life as he was growing up. What are his stages? Can you help the butterfly?
You and your group will explore many interesting facts about butterflies by going to different places on the Internet.! You will learn the stages in the butterfly life cycle!
Task
You will help the butterfly learn about each stage of his life. Your teacher will read many stories about butterflies and caterpillars. After listening to these stories, you and your group will visit some websites to learn more about your stage of the life cycle. You will also watch video clips about the changes in that cycle. Next, your group will create a craft to demonstrate to the class and the butterfly what happens in the butterflies life cycle stages. Finally, your group will present your research and craft to the butterfly and the class.
Process
Students will be working in partners as they explore. Students will create their book on the life cycle individually. •
Step 1: I want you to think about what you know about the life cycle of a butterfly. Write this down on a sheet of paper. Then share this information with your partner. Discuss what you know and what you want to learn.
Step 2: With a partner, you will explore the links to learn of the life cycle. Print out the provided worksheet on the next slide. Each partner should pick 2 stages of the life cycle to research. Share the information with your partner. The stages are: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and butterfly.
Step 3: Discuss with your group what you have learned.
Step 4: Share your knowledge and craft of your life cycle stage with the class.
Evaluation
| # | Beginning 1 | Developing 2 | Very Good 3 | Exemplary 4 | Score |
| Cooperation | Student did not participate and work with partner. | Student did participate but did minimal work. | Student participated and contributed to the final product. | Student participated and actively contributed to the group and the final product. | 25% |
| Research | Student did not view videos, research their stage of the life cycle, or record information on recording pages. | Student did view video, research their stage of the life cycle, and partially recorded infromation on recording pages with 3 or more errors. | Student viewed video, researched their stage of the life cycle, and completed recording pages with 1-2 errors | Student viewed videos, researched their stage of the life cycle, and documented information in appropriate areas with no errors. | 25% |
| Craft | Student did not help create the life cycle stage craft. | Student did help create the life cycle stage craft, but participation was limited. | Student helped create the life cycle stage craft, and participation was adequate. | Student was an active participant in the creation of the life cycle stage craft. | 25% |
| Presentation | Student did not participate in the presentation, information was inaccurate. | Student participated minimally in presentation, information was somewhat accurate. | Student participated in presentation, information was accurate. | Student was an active participant in the presentation and the information was accurate. | 25% |
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Total Score: |
100% |
Conclusion
Congratulations on doing a great job!
Your butterfly and classmates have learned so much from you!
Your teacher is proud of your cooperation in your group!
Credits
Teacher Page
In this webquest the students will be researching the four stages of the butterfly lifecycle. First prior knowledge is engaged during stories and dialogue. The students are invited to proceed to the task section.
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