The larval stage of the butterfly life cycle is quite exciting. Start a discussion about the specially designed body parts unique to caterpillars. After examining images of caterpillars, learners use plastic soda bottles, string, and leaves to construct caterpillar rearing containers, which they use to watch their larva cocoon and grow.

Concepts

butterflies, caterpillars, life cycles, metamorphosis

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Additional Tags

butterfly, caterpillar, life cycle, metamorphosis, science

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Pros

• Worksheets are included

Cons

• The instructions for making the rearing container are brief; however, the lesson does mention where additional information about the project can be located

Common Core

1.G.A.3