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Beginning Life Science: Egg to Butterfly
In this one time class, learners will discover the journey of a egg turning a caterpillar then into a butterfly. They will also learn what butterflies eat, fun facts, and the differences between butterflies and moths.
Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Beginner Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
5 minutes: This time will be spent talking about butterflies and the life stages they go through. Learners will use their background knowledge to discuss what they already know about butterflies. 20 minutes: I will read National Geographic Kids: Caterpillar to Butterfly by Laura Marsh to the learners. I will pause throughout the book to point out important pictures, vocabulary, and let learners ask questions about butterflies. 10 minutes: Students will draw a picture diagram of how an egg...
- Learners will learn the stages an egg goes through to become a butterfly.
- Learners will discover what caterpillars and butterflies eat.
- Learners will learn the differences between butterflies and moths.
I have taught this subject and topic many times to 1st, 2nd , and 3rd graders over the last ten years.
Projects
Frequency: 1-2 throughout the classFeedback: available upon requestDetails: Learners will be graded on their pictures diagrams of a butterflyGrading
Frequency: available upon requestDetails: This will be a completion grade.
Learners will need: pencil crayons colored pencils a few pages of blank white paper
Group Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
1-4 learners per class