Introduction
This webquest students will be able to learn the stages of metamorphosis. The student will use resources on the internet to learn the stages of metamorphisis
Students will love learning about, "The Life of a Caterpillar."
Task
You will be required to:
1) Watch a video on the Life of a Caterpillar.
2) Draw the cycle as you watch the video.
3) Then play the online game.
Process
1) Watch the video.
2) Draw the stages of metamorphosis.
3) Play the gamehttp://www.sheppardsoftware.com/scienceforkids/life_cycle/butterfly_lifecycle.htm
Evaluation
| Beginning 1 | Developing 2 | Accomplished 3 | Exemplary 4 | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Following Directions | Needs One on one to work through webquest | Works through webquest with little teachers help | Independently works through all parts of the webquest with peer help. | Independently works throught the webquest with no need for redirection. | |
| Life of a Caterpillar | Cannot draw at least 3 parts of the cycle | Draws at least three parts but not in order | Can draw at least three parts in correct order | Can draw at least 4 parts in correct order | |
| Labeling the Cycle | Does not label the stages | Creates and correctlly labels at least 2 stages | Creates and correctly labels at least 3 of the stages | Creates and correctly labels 4 stages |
Conclusion
You have successfully learned the stages of metamorphosis, "The Life of a Caterpillar."
First the caterpillar starts as an egg laid on a leaf.
Second the egg hatches and a small catepillar comes out of the egg.
Third the caterpillar eats and becomes a big caterpillar.
Fourth the caterpillar is full and become a chrysalis.
Finally, the butterfly emerges from the chrysalis.
Credits
This webquest was made by Jessica Lauramore.
Images were made by Haiku Deck
The Life Cycle of a Butterfly was found
The game was found at http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/scienceforkids/life_cycle/butterfly_lifecycle.htm
Teacher Page
Teacher Information
This webquest walks the student through the stages of metamorphosis. The Life of a Butterfly.
The student will be given the resources and link to access the information. Through a series of tasks your student will become fimilar with the stages of the life of a butterfly.
Learners
Kindergarten-2nd grade
Standards
1.1.1 Identifies diversity of living things,
1.3.1 Identifies parts of living things,
1.8.2 Identifies animals by movement,
6.4.3 Draws pictures of observations,
6.1 Utilizes the scientific method,
6.1.1 Poses questions. (Language Arts)
5.4.1 Writes simple sentences,
5.4.4 Sequences words in sentences,
6.2 Uses legible handwriting.
Teacher Process
Teacher should have taught this prior to doing webquest. Teacher should do small groups with peer assistance and then work way up to working indepently.
Resources
Video "The Life of Butterfly
Game link http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/scienceforkids/life_cycle/butterfly_lifecycle.htm