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URL of Lesson Plan used (My Lesson plan is derived from this lesson plan) : [|Lifecycle of a Butterfly]

Title of Lesson: Life of a Butterfly

Analyze your Learners This lesson is intended for fourth graders. The curriculum benchmarks include: MI.MAT.I.1.E.1 “Recognize, describe and extend numerical and geometric patterns” MI.MAT.I.1.E.2 “Represent and record patterns and relationships in a variety of ways including tables, charts and Pictures” MI.SCI.III.2.E.3 “Describe life cycles of familiar organisms. (Key concepts: Lifecycle stages—egg, young, adult, seed, flower, fruit. Real-world contexts: Common plants and animals such as beans, apples, butterflies, grasshoppers frogs, birds.)“ State your objectives A-audience- Fourth grade class B-behavior- Students will explore the lifecycle of a butterfly C- condition- the students will use pictures and real caterpillars to complete the project D- degree- the students will be assessed journals, worksheets, and graphs Select media and materials Caterpillars, butterfly house, charts, photos, pictures, journaling supplies, and books/videos regarding the lifecycle of a butterfly (The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, Butterflies for Kids by E.J. Norsgaard, Learning About Butterflies by C. Klass, etc.) __Bloom’s taxonomy Level __ Knowledge-students will write and label parts of their graphs and papers about the lifecycle of a butterfly Analysis-students will analyze and differentiate between the different life forms a butterfly goes through Evaluation- students will conclude and solve the cycle Students will be allowed to use the internet and computer to create a final product of their summarizations about the project. They may use Microsoft Power Point, Windows Movie Maker, etc. Utilize Media and Materials Students will be required to participate in a five day project regarding the lifecycle of a butterfly. They will use the internet during class to look up photos and information about this topic. Using the internet provides a great way for students to gain a better understanding of this particular lifecycle. For example, if there is a student who has a question about something and no other student knows the answer, they may use the internet to search for the appropriate answer. Another way they may utilize the internet for this project is they will be required to create a presentation, using the computer (Power Point, etc) in order to present their experiences throughout the week. They will need to find photos on the internet. Require learner participation The students are learning about the lifecycle of a butterfly. They will work in groups as well as individually to better understand how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly. They will write journal entries, create charts, and put pictures in sequential order. Show students caterpillars and discuss lifecycle. Each student will receive a caterpillar and the necessary food. Discuss what the caterpillars are doing now and what will happen to them. Read Eric Carl’s Very Hungry Caterpillar. Make caterpillars using tongue depressors, small pompons, and wiggle eyes. Encourage making patterns with the pompons. Tell students that they will have to print out pictures from the internet of caterpillars and their homes. They will also be required to search for interesting facts regarding caterpillars and butterflies from the internet. They will then write 2-3 facts that they found the most interest in. Students will begin filling out journals as they view the progress of the lifecycle. They will observe the eating habits of the caterpillar and record all the information they see. Students will use the internet to search how long it takes for the caterpillar to turn into the butterfly. During this day of the project students will create a picture chart, with pictures from the internet, of what happens each day of the project. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Students will observe, as they do every day, and record their observations in their journal. Students will be allowed to use the internet to search for any additional information they wish to search for, only regarding the process of caterpillars turning into butterflies. There will be worksheets provided for the students that will give them a better understanding of the process. Have students type up a paragraph about how they felt about this project, why they liked or disliked it. Students will also write in their journals, as they will do every day. Another requirement of the project is to create a 1-2 minute powerpoint presentation of their experiences. They will need to include important facts and pictures to have fun with it. After the students type up their paragraph I will allow the rest of the time for them to share their experiences with their peers. They will be encouraged to walk around the room and observe others' caterpillars/butterflies as well. Presentations about experiences Because this process of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly takes more than five days, I recommend students to take their caterpillar home and complete the observations at home. Evaluate and Revise <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">The students will be assessed through their presentations they completed. They will also be assessed through their journals they complete throughout the week. As a teacher, I will evaluate this project based on what they have learned and how they felt about this particular project.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">A five Day Lesson – Approximately 50 minutes long each day **
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