Beyond Borders: The Great Monarch Migration!
Follow along with monarch butterflies as they make their epic journey across North America!
Butterfly Pavilion
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(4)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Students will learn about the life cycle and migration of monarch butterflies and understand the challenges they face as they migrate across North America. They will also learn how to support monarchs and other pollinators. This class will include introductions on the information and activity, a lesson, and support time for Q&A about monarchs and other butterflies We approach education with a learner-driven lens and center problem-based learning in our programs. We strive to raise awareness about the importance of invertebrates, build compassion and empathy for the natural world, and empower learners to take action and make a difference for their planet Learners are encouraged to ask questions via audio or chat. There will be opportunities both before and after the program for learners to interact with each other and teacher. Awareness of butterflies is helpful prior knowledge but not required.
Learning Goals
Students will know and understand the life cycle of a monarch butterfly.
Students will understand the challenges a monarch butterfly faces during migration.
Students will discover steps they can take to support monarch conservation.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Butterfly Pavilion is an invertebrate zoo that features animals that are considered frightening to many people. Our intention is to talk about these animals with an open mind, while highlighting the many benefits these animals provide for us and the world at large, but in doing so this class may expose students to varied media of animals they may be afraid of including, but not limited to, spiders, cockroaches, bees, and other invertebrates.
Supply List
Map of North America (file provided – printed at home ahead of time) Markers, colored pencils, crayons – 4 different colors (recommend red, blue, green, and orange, but students can choose their own colors if they prefer).
1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
Joined November, 2022
5.0
4reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Butterfly Pavilion is the first stand-alone, Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited non-profit invertebrate zoo in the world and a leader in invertebrate knowledge, inspiration and connection. Whether it is providing unique, hands-on learning experiences in our exhibits and educational programs, conducting new research that sets the standard for zoos across the country or building innovative solutions for species and habitat conservation in countries around the world, Butterfly Pavilion is leading the way in ensuring invertebrates are protected for the future. All teachers for this program are held to Butterfly Pavilion’s standards for education and engagement.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-18 learners per class
