When the live species are found, the students will do their daily observation and recording work in pairs or small groups. Implementation Overview Assignment 1 Introduction to the Butterfly unit. Instruction on how the web search works. Set up partners or small groups. KWL chart about caterpillars and butterflies.
Students start searching the Internet sites, books, magazines and videos.
Print out the coloring page from the Children's Butterfly Web Site. Assignment 3 Students search for the identity of the Anise Swallowtail and Painted Lady caterpillar and butterfly. Assignment 4 Students search for the identity of the plant life that supports these two species. Assignment 5 Students print out and answer the worksheet questions. Assignment 6 Students investigate caterpillar care and housing.