Introduction
Grades 1-4th
Butterflies are a pretty unique thing in life. They represent and deep and powerful message in our life. It’s said that butterflies represent things within our souls. They also have a in depth religious meaning to them. In this world, people view the butterfly as representing endurance, change, hope, and life.
Students will be given a butterfly, but in caterpillar form. Metamorphosis stages are what they will be looking for during this project. Over the course of it evolving they will he observing it thoroughly and in depth. They will break up into groups of two’s towards the end of class weekly to begin this process. Interesting facts such as what they eat, how they sleep and etc will also need to be provided. But in all, they will be in charge of making sure their butterfly meets the proper needs in order for it to blossom the correct way.
Task
Will be carefully observing their caterpillar weekly as it transforms thoroughly.
Also, you will write down color changes, behavioral changes of the cocoon.
Difference between today and the day before.
Process
Each day take turns swapping places between the writer and observer. By that I mean whoever wrote down the information one day, will be the observer one day, and whomever observed one day, will write the next.
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Evaluation
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CATEGORY |
4 Excellent |
3 Good |
2 Satisfactory |
1 Needs Improvement |
Score |
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Name of Experiment |
Used Publisher template for business card, used internet to research business card design and layout. |
Used Publisher template for business card, some research on internet |
Did not use correct Publisher template for business card but good layout , some research on internet |
Did not use Publisher template for business card, no research for business card design or layout |
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Creativity |
Design & color matches mock salon project, colors are complimentary, information easily read ,logo placed well |
Design & color matches mock salon project, colors are complimentary, information easily seen, logo not placed well |
Design & color are not the same as mock salon project but complimentary on card, information not easily read, logo not placed well |
Design does not match the salon theme, colors do not compliment each other, information difficult to see, logo not placed well or not present |
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Correct spelling and Grammar |
No spelling or grammar errors.
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1-2 spelling or grammar errors |
3 spelling or grammar errors |
More than 3 spelling or grammar errors |
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Proper ordering of metamorphosis stages |
Information is complete with added info such as appt. dates and times |
Information is complete with no added information |
Information is not complete |
Information is not complete |
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Work Ethic |
Student always uses classroom time well, stays focused on project, does not disrupt others. |
Student usually uses classroom time well, is focused most of the time, does not disrupt others. |
Student usually uses classroom time well, but occasionally is disruptive to others. |
Student does not use classroom time well and is disruptive to others. |
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Conclusion
I’d hope to have created an experience where if helps the young minds be creative as well as gaining knowledge having to do with nature. Trying to bring each one out of their comfort zone as well as putting both of their minds together I will be coming up with activities throughout the semester to create a positive environment and I’ll make sure everyone in the class has been paired up at least once. Moving forward this will help them have fun, as well as creating a friendship with each other at the same time.
Credits
Teacher Page
This can be used honestly for all grades. I’d lean more towards elementary school. It’s teaching them at an early age about how to properly gather information they’ve taken throughout the experiment and compare it to the day before. It’s a great strategy to create a bond for them moving forward.