Introduction
Hello class! Today we are going to be learning about the lifecycle of a butterfly! And I am going to ask you these questions:
1st: Have you ever seen a real butterfly? Have you touched one before?
2: What did it look like? Was it colorful?
3. What do caterpillars look like? What do they feel like? Are they furry?
Task
Here is a video of the life cycle of a butterfly!
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8sAHQYvVf0]
Process
Life Cycle of Butterflies and Moths
As advanced insects, butterflies and moths have a "complete" life cycle. This means that there are four separate stages, each of which looks completely different and serves a different purpose in the life of the insect.
This is the life cycle of the Monarch(link is external) (Danaus plexippus).
The egg is a tiny, round, oval, or cylindrical object, usually with fine ribs and other microscopic structures. The female attaches the egg to leaves, stems, or other objects, usually on or near the intended caterpillar food. (Note: photograph is a Snowberry Clearwing egg.)
The caterpillar (or larva) is the long, worm-like stage of the butterfly or moth. It often has an interesting pattern of stripes or patches, and it may have spine-like hairs. It is the feeding and growth stage. As it grows, it sheds its skin four or more times so as to enclose its rapidly growing body.
The chrysalis (or pupa) is the transformation stage within which the caterpillar tissues are broken down and the adult insect's structures are formed. The chrysalis of most species is brown or green and blends into the background. Many species overwinter in this stage.
The butterfly It is the reproductive and mobile stage for the species. The adults undergo courtship, mating, and egg-laying. The adult butterfly or moth is also the stage that migrates or colonizes new habitats. The butterfly pictured here is a Monarch, which is fairly large in size. The Monarch's wingspan is 3 3/8 - 4 7/8 inches (8.6 - 12.4 cm).
Adult Anatomy
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Evaluation
The Egg • L’oeuf • das Ei • Huevecillos • L’uovo • Het ei
The Larva • La chenille • die Raupe Gusano (larve) • Il bruco • de rups
The Chrysalis (Pupa) • La chrysalide • die Puppe • Crisalida • La crisalide • de Pop
The Butterfly • Le papillon • der Schmetterling • La mariposa • La farfalla • de Vlinder
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/scienceforkids/life_cycle/butterfly_lif…
Conclusion
Now that you have learned about the life cycle of a butterfly, write what you have learned from this lesson!
You are all now butterfly life cycle experts!
Credits
link from: http://www.kidsbutterfly.org/life-cycle
video from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8sAHQYvVf0