1. By Jennifer Williams

2.  Many insects go through either complete or incomplete metamorphosis. metamorphosis  The butterfly is an example of an insect that undergoes complete metamorphosis.  This type of life cycle is marked by significant changes in the shape and structure of the insect. IntroductionIntroduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | ConclusionTaskProcessEvaluationConclusion http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview?LPid=702

3.  The local butterfly conservatory needs your help in identifying the life cycle of a butterfly to better help the species survive in today’s world. You may start by doing the following.  Identify the life cycle of a butterfly and know the key terms involved in the cycle.  Create your own life cycle  Compare a butterflies life cycle with other animals you may already know. IntroductionIntroduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | ConclusionTaskProcessEvaluationConclusion

4.  First, understand the life cycle of a butterfly and it’s key terms by visitingwhile there click on the icons for info.  Next, create your own life cycle in word using the terms you learned from the first step.  Third, on the back of your life cycle sheet compare the butterfly life cycle with that of another animal you may already be familiar with. Click on the icons below for ideas on other animals. IntroductionIntroduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | ConclusionTaskProcessEvaluationConclusion

5.  Your final grade will be based on how well you identified the four key terms in your life cycle worksheet and compared the butterfly life cycle with that of another animal. You will find a grading rubric here for more help in understanding how you will be graded on this assignment.here IntroductionIntroduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | ConclusionTaskProcessEvaluationConclusion

6.  Were you able to understand the life cycle of a butterfly so our class may help the local conservatory help the butterfly population? Did you learn anything new about the beautiful butterfly? The conservatory and I hope you did and had fun while learning!  When finished you may choose to watch the video of a caterpillar hatching by clicking on the milkweed café icon or use the Magic School Bus link to learn more about butterflies and other insects. IntroductionIntroduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | ConclusionTaskProcessEvaluationConclusion