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Estimate the Number of Objects
In this estimating the number of objects worksheet, 7th graders complete 12 different problems that include estimation of numbers. First, they guess how many of each object there is in each problem. Then, students check their work by...
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Mini Worlds
In this insects worksheet, students 18 questions regarding butterflies, moths, bees and spiders. A print out version of this worksheet is available, but the online version contains links to various webpages with information on the...
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Which Butterfly Is Different?
In this butterfly visual discrimination worksheet, students analyze 5 rows of butterfly pictures, each with three pictures. Students determine which butterfly in each row is different from the others and circle it.
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Monarch Butterfly Coloring Page
In this monarch butterfly coloring worksheet, pupils examine a black line drawing of a monarch butterfly. Students color the butterfly and draw its natural habitat around it.
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Butterflies Word Search
In this language arts and science worksheet, students analyze 16 words in a word bank that pertain to butterflies. Students find these in a word search puzzle.
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Butterflies and Moths- Order Lepidoptera
In this butterfly and moth learning exercise, students describe the difference between the two as well as label different parts of a butterfly and moth.
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Butterfly
In this animal facts worksheet, students will read information about butterflies including what they eat and where they live. Then students can color a picture of a butterfly.
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Butterfly Writing Paper
In this writing worksheet, learners use the primary lined paper with a colorful butterfly border. Students may use this for stories, letters or reports.
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Butterflies
Students view the four stages in the growth of a butterfly. They are told that once a caterpillar hatches, its skin can't grow fast enough to make room for all its growth. Students are asked if they have seen a caterpillar? They are...
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Butterfly Lifecycle
First graders examine diagrams of butterflies printed from the stated website and follow directions to make a model of the butterly life cycle. They then participate in a WebQuest to observe the life cycle stages of a butterfly.
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Life Cycle of the Butterfly
Pupils listen a variety of books on butterflies and are introduced to their life cycle. In groups, they describe the life cycle in the correct order and watch the life cycle from larva to the butterfly in a demonstration. To end the...
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Searching the Digital Atlas
High schoolers become familiar with the tools of a digital atlas. They use a digital atlas of Idaho to located specified information. Students identify national forests, locate butterfly families, find examples of resident fish, and...
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U Can Two Can Workout
Learners spread out around the activity area, having enough space so they are not touching each other. They each hold two canned goods (10-16 oz). Students perform various exercises to the music. They do exercises such as: arm circles,...
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Butterfly Life Cycle
Third graders investigate the life cycle and development of butterflies. They complete an online WebQuest, and write journal entries about their research information. Students create a poster, and observe real Painted Lady larvae...
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Hide & Seek Butterflies
Students examine a variety of butterflies and discuss how they believe they get their color variations. In groups, they brainstorm the advantages and disadvantages of their color schemes. To end the lesson, they watch butterflies in...
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How a Caterpillar Becomes a Butterfly
Student role play and draw the various stages an insect goes through to become a butterfly. They discover the different stages of how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. Students read The Very Hungry Caterpilla by Eric Carle.
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Butterfly Lesson
Students identify that Idaho is a home to 168 species of butterflies and they are an important part of many habitats. They also identify how to use the Digital Atlas of Idaho and write a report regarding information of their assigned...
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Birth of a Butterfly
Young scholars demonstrate an understanding of insects and science as a whole and construct the life cycle of a butterfly using pasta. They first fold a piece of paper into four equal parts. In the upper left corner will be stage one...
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Watercolor Butterfly
Students identify and analyze the anatomy of an insect and create a watercolor butterfly. They identify the three body parts of a butterfly by pointing to them on the butterfly they have created and demonstrate the splatter paint...
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From Caterpillar to Butterfly
Young scholars read and discuss the book about the butterfly and create their own butterflies using liquid watercolors and pipe cleaners. They then create a butterfly development book, included in the lesson, and color the pictures...
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The Lepidoptera Project
Students are introduced to Scientific Inquiry and discover how to design an experiment that answers critical questions using butterflies as the topic. They design experiments that compare the number of species of butterflies in a vacant,...
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Measurement: Caliper Actitivy
Students participate in an investigation of winged organisms. Working with calipers, students measure the wing span of several butterflies from different areas. After recording their measurements, students use their data to explain...
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COLORS ON THE FARM
Young scholars follow directions regarding what colors farm objects should be
colored. They identify various items pictured on provided worksheet that can be found on a farm or are made from farm animals. Finally, they match each color...
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Butterfly Camouflage
Fifth graders discuss camouflage and warnings by butterflies as a class. Students design and color their own butterflies that they are to place somewhere in the classroom. Students explain why their butterfly is colored the way that it...