Metamorphosis Life Cycle

Introduction

http://imgur.com/gallery/hD4DcPr

Students explore the life span of the caterpillar.

Subject: Science, Language Arts Grade: K-2

Author: Sabrina Romero

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There are many different types of animals who go through Metamorphosis. Metamorphosis is a huge word! With using 3 simple words, this is the simple definition: Body shape shifter. People do change from birth to adulthood, however, we still have 2 eyes, 2 ears, 2 hands, plus, 2 legs. Metamorphosis is a unique change that happens to certain animals. For example, caterpillars comes in this world in different colors, shapes, and sizes. Ever wonder how much can a caterpillar eat. Come on and let’s find out!

After this lesson, students will be Meta-Geniuses!

COMMON CORE STANDARDS: LANGUAGE ARTS

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.3
With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story.

Task

http://lifecycle.onenessbecomesus.com/Larvae%205th%20instar.jpg

After reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar, students will have new insight on the 4 stages of the caterpillar.

By the end of the WebQuest, students will be paired together to do physical activity on the 4 stages of the caterpillar. Then, they will go home with class supplies such as plates and different paper-cut foods. The next day, each student will show the class their original artwork and describe what the caterpillar is eating and what stage the caterpillar is in. Also, the students will match their own unique artwork to the specific day of the week to the story.

Example of Homework

 

Process
  1. https://www.primarygames.com/science/butterflies/games/tic_tac_toe/

  2. 3.https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/scienceforkids/life_cycle/butterfly_lifecycle.htm
  3. 4.https://primarygames.com/seasons/spring/games/butterflyslider/

5.https://www.turtlediary.com/video/butterfly-life-cycle.html

Using these 5 websites, you will know what are the life stages for the caterpillar.

 In your groups of four, you must present to the class the four different stages as this following example:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/204913851774296445/

Evaluation

EVALUATION:

  Room to grow :( Almost there :l Great Job :) Super:-)
Concrete Research Information 6 8 10 12
Participation in group activity 6 8 10 12
All 4 body movements are accurate within 4 stages of caterpillar lifespan 6 8 10 12
Caterpillar Craft 6 8 10 12
Listening Skills 6 8 10 12

                                    Score:____________+_________________+_____________+____=____(total)

Conclusion

Students have done their research and used their new insight in the homemade artwork. Students have shared their artwork to the classmates. Also, they have matched the days of week from the story to what object the caterpillar has eaten.  All students will have their artwork in across the classroom. Plus, the students have used what they learn from the class to present the group presentation to perform the caterpillar body growth to adulthood.

Credits

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