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This The Weird and Wonderful Metamorphosis of the Butterfly instructional video also includes:
How does a caterpillar become a butterfly? Watch a video that details the metamorphosis of a butterfly, and discover a world of insects that also undergo metamorphosis.
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Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners draw the stages of metamorphosis after viewing
- Research other insects or animals that transform through metamorphosis and then compare them to one another
Classroom Considerations
- Most appropriate for older students as the video goes into the complex concepts involved in metamorphosis
- The last 30 seconds focuses on the artist of the animations
Pros
- Animations support the explanation of metamorphosis
- Includes a quick assessment that reviews the concepts in the video as well as links for researching parasites that attach themselves to the pupae