Metamorphosis

Caterpillars' and moths' most obvious change is physical, but what happens to their nervous systems as they complete metamorphosis? Through a hands-on investigation, young scholars construct the nervous system of a caterpillar. They then...

Students draw adult and baby animals to show the metamorphosis that happens in their lives. In this metamorphosis lesson plan, students do this for reptiles, mammals, birds, insects, and more.

Insects are the focus of an activity that looks deep into the anatomy and metamorphosis of everyday bugs. Two worksheets reinforce knowledge obtained through a teacher-guided grand conversation and insect observation.

This charming video shows the wonders of metamorphosis and the life cycle of a monarch butterfly to a music-box melody. A wonderful way to introduce the topic of life cycle, metamorphosis, insects, or natural wonders to children of any age.

Click on this video and you'll get to see the life cycle of a butterfly. Each of the four stages are shown in real-time; as a butterfly lays its eggs, caterpillars emerge from the eggs. The caterpillar cocoons itself and then changes...

Sixth graders create environment for mealworms to observe complete metamorphosis.

Bees are the best! Learn about the life cycle of honey bees, their history, and how important they are to our environment. A professional honey bee keeper describes the metamorphosis, hive construction, and life cycle of the bee. A very...

Students explore the life cycle of the Painted Lady Butterfly. They set up cameras near a butterfly culture. They create an iPhoto photo book to document and journal their observations of the metamorphosis. Students produce a narrated...

So what triggers metamorphosis in a caterpillar? Watch a real scientist as he examines a caterpillar brain to discover how hormones cause metamorphosis. This also covers the four stages of metamorphosis.

Students complete science experiments to learn about metamorphosis. In this metamorphosis lesson plan, students review insect concepts and metamorphosis vocabulary. Students complete several experiments using butterflies, mealworms, and...