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.
Students plan and collect needed materials for caterpillar housing.
Assignment 7 Students start searching the school neighborhood for the needed plant food and larva. If nothing is found around the school neighborhood the students need to get their families involved so they can make a wider search. Once eggs or larva are found students place them in the housing container and begin responsible care. Assignment 9 Students will observe, illustrate and record a time line history for each species. After the unfolding of wings the students will celebrate a release.