Curated OER
Handprint Apricot
Students create an apricot handprint. In this painting lesson, students paint their palm with peach colored paint and press to construction paper. Students paint their thumb brown and press it into the center of the palm print to make...
Curated OER
Milkweed and Monarch Butterfly Mania-True/False Quiz
In this milkweed and monarch butterfly worksheet, students complete a 9 question true/false quiz. Students may retrieve score on line.
Curated OER
Terrarium Observation
Students observe the growth of plants in their terrarium. In this social studies lesson, students measure plant growth for several weeks. They predict what happens if other organisms are added in the terrarium.
Curated OER
Answering Science Questions
Students examine the ways in which scientists answer questions. In this critical thinking and scientific process lesson students complete a worksheet of questions.
Curated OER
Animals at Night
In this nocturnal animals worksheet, students study a fact page with lists of mammals, insects, birds and amphibians that they may see on the school grounds at night. There are no questions to answer.
Curated OER
Science Trivia
This science trivia activity gives the students 66 science trivia questions and answers. Students are to cut out the questions an fold them in half. The question is on one side and the answer is on the other side. This could be fun...
National Geographic
National Geographic: The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Its Life Cycle
Engage students with a retelling of Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and watch a video from "Great Migrations" to enhance scientific discovery of the life of a butterfly.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: North Prairie Wildlife Research: Caterpillars of Forests
Descriptions, photographs and information on the caterpillar life cycle for the different species of eastern United states caterpillars. Includes details on collecting and photographing specimens.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Endangered Ecosystems: Costa Rican Caterpillars
Go on a mission to Costa Rica and Mexico, and explore the state of tropical rain forest ecosystems by examining Costa Rican caterpillars. Learn what the change in this animal's population means for the rest of the ecosystem.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Very Hungry Caterpillar [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Eric Carle's picture book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, is provided on these pages. Five character roles are needed in this activity.
Other
Caterpillar: Ground Rules: Mining Right for a Sustainable Future [Pdf]
This set of lesson plans was developed to accompany Ground Rules: Mining Right for a Sustainable Future, a documentary film created by Caterpillar and Science North. They introduce students to the various phases involved in mining,...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Caterpillar (Larva)
View images and learn facts about Caterpillars, including species variety, appearance, diet, and predators.
University of Kentucky
Uk Entomology: Stinging Caterpillars
Peruse this site and discover why not all caterpillars are meant to be held. Learn how to spot a stinging caterpillar and discover why they are equipped with this defense mechanism.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Endangered Ecosystems: Build Your Own Caterpillar
As you build your own caterpillar, make sure it has everything it needs for its survival. Learn how characteristics, like color, spines, and glands, can help protect the caterpillar.
Student Achievement Partners
Achieve the Core: Illustrative Mathematics: The Very Hungry Caterpillar [Pdf]
In this lesson, first-grade students explore counting on and the place value system using the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Measuring Butterflies and Caterpillars
Butterflies and caterpillars are the focus of this measurement lesson, integrating our math and science curriculum.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Caterpillars
This site gives an in-depth description of a caterpillar, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Build Your Own Caterpillar
Choose adaptation features that will help a caterpillar to survive when predators are nearby. Students enter their reasons for choosing the characteristics they did, and receive feedback.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 1.oa, Nbt the Very Hungry Caterpillar
This lesson plan uses the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar to teach students to add three numbers to get a sum less than 20.
Just Books Read Aloud
Just Books Read Aloud: Eric Carle: A Very Hungry Caterpillar
A video of the book "A Very Hungry Caterpillar", written by Eric Carle. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Creepy Caterpillars to Beautiful Butterflies
Students will explore the life cycle of a butterfly using a website and observations of caterpillar metamorphosis. This lesson will incorporate science, mathematics, language arts, and art.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Teachers: Eric Carle Author Study
Here both students and teachers can learn about writer Eric Carle, the author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many other works for children. Includes video [3:39] Also offers teaching ideas, including themes for discussion.
TVOntario
Tvo Kids: Games: Caterpillar Count
Caterpillar game through which students practice counting up to 15.
Utah Education Network
Uen: From Caterpillars to Butterflies: Life Cycles
Second graders will illustrate and compare the life cycle of a butterfly.
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