Introduction
Introduction
YOU are on an insect hunt. YOU have just caught a beautiful butterfly. Because you are a kid scientist you want to know how this butterfly became so beautiful. Your WebQuest begins now! Click on the word "Task" above.
Task
Task
IMAGINE yourself becoming a butterfly! Your task is to follow the life cycle of the butterfly with your group. Each of you will research a stage of the life cycle and keep a journal on it. Then you will meet with your group to discuss the stages. When you have finished your discussion, your group will be able to design a poster with your chosen stages and role-play the stages in the butterfly's life.Click on the word "Process" above.Standards:Science:1.1.3 Recognize that and demonstrate how people can learn much about plants and animals by observing them closely over a period of time. Recognize also that care must be taken to know the needs of living things and how to provide for them.1.2.6 Describe and compare objects in terms of number, shape, texture, size, weight, color, and motion.1.6.2 Observe that and describe how certain things change in some ways and stay the same in others, such as in their color, size, and weight.English/Language Arts:1.2.4 Follow one-step written instructions1.2.7 Relate prior knowledge to what is read.1.6.1 Print legibly and space letters, words, and sentences appropriately.1.6.2 Write in complete sentences.1.6.7 Capitalize the first word of a sentence, names of people, and the pronoun I.1.7.4 Stay on the topic when speaking.1.7.5 Use descriptive words when speaking about people, places, things, and events.1.7.9 Provide descriptions with careful attention to sensory detail.1.7.10 Use visual aids, such as pictures and objects, to present oral information.
Process
Process
STEP 1-CHOOSE A STAGE IN THE BUTTERFLY LIFE CYCLE1. You will be assigned to a group of 4.2. Each of you will research a different stage. To help, look at the stages below. *egg *caterpillar(larva) *chrysalis(pupa) *butterfly(adult)3. Which one do you want to become? Work as a group to decide your individual stages.4. You will research ONLY this stage.STEP 2-RESEARCH YOUR STAGE1. You will find the answers to some of the following questions on your individual role pages: * Its definition * Its size * Its shape * Its color * What happens during this stage2. You will also need to do "BOOK FUN" which is on your chosen stage page. * Read a classroom book and find new details of a monarch butterfly.3. Write your answers to your research in your journal. Be sure to write in complete sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation.STEP 3-HAVE A GROUP DISCUSSION1. Answer these questions and complete the statements. Be sure to explain in detail. * Did you enjoy researching your stages. * Describe the characteristics of your stages. * Break down each stage and compare the similarities and differences. * How does each stage relate to the other. * Discuss your new details that you found in "BOOK FUN".STEP 4-DESIGN A GROUP POSTER1. Draw and label your researched stage of the life cycle with your group on posterboard.2. Be sure to include proper color in the stages.3. When you have finished, you should have a complete poster which shows the life cycle of the butterfly.STEP 5-ROLE PLAY THE LIFE CYCLE OF A BUTTERFLY AS A GROUP1. With your group, demonstrate your stage of the life cycle for the class by role-playing.2. Be sure to describe your color, shape, size, and what happens during your stage.3. You will have time to practice acting out the lifecycle before your presentation.4. Your group will become a butterfly right before our eyes.STEP 6-BEGIN1. Good luck on your research. Let's get started.2. Click on your chosen stage at the top of this page.
Evaluation
Evaluation
You will be graded on the following 5 categories during your webquest. Each category is worth 4 points for a total of 20 points possible.1. Discussion2. Participation3. Respecting4. Legibility5. MechanicsSee the homepage for the rubric and more details.
Conclusion
Conclusion
YOU HAVE BECOME A BUTTERFLY!You have now learned about the life cycle of a butterfly.Isn't it amazing?
Credits
Lesson taken from an online lesson on www.teacherweb.com
Teacher Page
Purpose: To introduce and excite students about butterflies
How the product should help improve learning: Using technology with the science and language arts curriculum focus to make the content more relevant to students
How the activity might be improved or expanded: Could be used as an introduction to a field trip where students visit the Tenessee Aquairium's butterfly exibit.