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Butterfly

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Learners use a purchased kit to explore the characteristics and life cycles of several butterflies including the Monarch, Western Swallowtail, Red Admiral and Painted Lady. They create a plaster casting of each species for study and display.

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butterflies

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butterflies, models, plaster casts, science
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
4 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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