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Milkweed and Monarch Butterfly Mania: identifying
In this milkweed bug and monarch butterfly worksheet, students observe a picture of each one in their caterpillar state and have to identify which is which. Students observe 2 pictures.
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Tree of Life
In this monarch butterfly worksheet, students use the website given to chart the lineage of the monarch butterfly. Students complete 13 lineage blanks.
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Milkweed and Monarch Butterfly Puzzle
In this milkweed bug and monarch butterfly worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle dealing with milkweed bugs and monarch butterflies. Students answer 15 questions in the puzzle.
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Butterfly Lesson Plans
Students study the life cycle of the Monarch Chrysalis. In this butterfly life cycle lesson, students study the monarch butterfly life cycle and focus on the fourth stage of the life cycle. Students draw a picture about the fourth stage...
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Papalotzin y las Monarcas
Learners examine theme. In this Papalotzin y las Monarcas lesson, students read an English or Spanish version of the story. Learners discuss the themes of community and positive change in the story.
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Science Crossword Puzzles - The Life Cycle of the Monarch Butterfly
In this science crossword puzzle activity, 3rd graders determine the answer to 7 clues using vocabulary associated with the life cycle of Monarch butterfly.
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Monarch Butterfly Diagram and Labeling Worksheet
In this butterfly anatomy worksheet, students study the detailed labeled diagram of a Monarch butterfly. Students then fill in the blanks in a diagram of their own.
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Complete Metamorphosis
Students use a map and colored pins to plot the migration path of Monarch butterflies. They use data found at the Journey North website. Commas are also used in the activity to show how they are put in a series of words using butterfly...
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Weather Conditions During the Fall Monarch Migration
Students keep detailed weather records during the fall migration of the monarch butterfly. They compare weather conditions to the days they do and do not see monarchs. As a class, they graph and analyze data and send it to a university...
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Observing Fall Migrants
Pupils observe the migration of monarch butterflies. They collect data regarding the number of monarchs they see, the location, the butterflies' behavior, the temperature and the date and time. Then they send their data to a university...
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Weather Conditions During the Fall Monarch Migration
Young scholars keep detailed weather records (temperature, wind direction, predipitation) during the fall migration of the monarch butterfly. They analyze their data and create a chart or graph depicting the data. Finally they relate the...
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Overview of the Instructional Model and Focus Questions
Young scholars design STELLA model based upon scientific research done on monarch butterfly lifecycle; model allows students to predict how many larva will be produced during the winter and thus collect the correct amount of food to...
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Migrating Monarchs and Trekking Timber wolves on the Internet
Students learn and observe the life cycle of a monarch butterfly. They explore how wolves maintain complex social structure through scent, communications, and postures.
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Miracle of Winged Migration
Students explore the life cycle of insects by researching butterflies. In this insect migration lesson, students identify the Monarch butterfly, where they inhabit, and what their migration consists of. Students utilize the Internet to...
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Milkweed and Monarch Butterfly Mania-True/False Quiz
For this milkweed and monarch butterfly worksheet, students complete a 9 question true/false quiz. Students may retrieve score on line.
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Migration and the Spirits of Life
Students study the Mexican traditions for the Day of the Dead. In this Mexican traditions lesson, students study monarch butterflies and learn about the role that the mariposa plays in the Day of the Dead. Students learn about migration,...
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Monarch Butterfly Coloring Page
In this monarch butterfly coloring worksheet, young scholars examine a black line drawing of a monarch butterfly. Students color the butterfly and draw its natural habitat around it.
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COLORS ON THE FARM
Learners follow directions regarding what colors farm objects should be
colored. They identify various items pictured on provided worksheet that can be found on a farm or are made from farm animals. Finally, they match each color crayon...
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Monarch Butterflies
First graders listen to books about butterflies and look at pictures of butterflies. Students review the stages of butterflies and learn the migratory path the monarch takes in its adult stage.
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Predicting the Route of the Monarch's Spring Migration
Young scholars consider the habits of the monarch butterfly and predict the path it take as it migrates in the spring.
US Forest Service
U.s. Forest Service: Monarch Butterfly in North America
Everything you need to know about monarch butterflies.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Monarch Butterfly
All things related to the beautiful monarch butterfly are found here! Tons of links to everything you might imagine. Photos, video clips, plus teacher resources are also included.
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Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Monarch Butterfly
Resource on the monarch butterfly, which includes migration maps, instructions for tracking and observing migration, and an opportunity to report your sightings. Also provides teacher information and classroom lessons.
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Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Monarch Butterfly
The beautiful monarch butterfly is the focus of this elaborate site. Links to photos, video clips, cycle of life, seasonal charts, migration maps, and stories from Mexico are also included. Terrific site for students to explore!