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Bloomin' Butterflies

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Get an up close and personal look at the metamorphosis of the butterfly. Pupils take ownership of their learning by collecting butterfly eggs, building a cage, and raising them to adulthood. The lesson resource provides instructions for creating a successful butterfly nursery.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Assign groups to specific tasks 
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a long-term commitment to tend to the butterflies over a four-week period
  • Allow sufficient time to prepare necessary materials
Pros
  • Includes helpful hints for collecting eggs and caterpillars
  • Provides links to resources for purchasing larva as an alternative to collecting them
Cons
  • None