As part of my unit on caterpillars and butterflies, my Kindergarten and First grade class will be divided into partners. We will read about, study, and relate to the life cycle and importance of caterpillars and butterflies. The following is an activitiy they will accomplish together. Activity Objective Content Standard Performance Standard Science Center Metamorphosis of a butterfly Students will be able to understand metamorphosis of a butterfly through actual observations of caterpillars. Doing Scientific Inquiry 1.
Students demonstrate the skills necessary to engage in scientific inquiry.
Design and conduct simple investigations using systematic observations. Writing Center Daily Metamorphosis Journal Students will be able to record on a daily basis what they observe at the science center. Writing using various forms to communicate for a variety of purposes and audiences. Computer Center Publishing Journal or Story Students will be able to type their observations or create a story based on their observations as the initial process for publishing their book. Basic Operations and Concepts 1.