The Painted Lady Butterfly
- Author: lindalampert
- Course: LIfe Science (K-5 Sciences)
Students will work in groups of two to research and learn about the Painted Lady Butterfly. By the end of this problem-based learning activity, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the life cycle of a butterfly, identify the parts of a butterfly and suggest what they need in their classroom to be able to properly nurture the Painted Lady larvae that will arriving soon.
Introduction
"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it turned into a butterfly" ~UNKNOWN
Soon we will have some very special visitors coming to our class. Our very own caterpillars. Before they arrive we need to get ready for them and we do not have any supplies to take care of them. Mrs. Lampert is going to go to the store, but she is not sure what to buy. Can you help her out? As you visit the websites, you will learn all about the Painted Lady butterfly. You will learn about their life cycle, the parts of the butterfly, what they drink, what they eat, and even some cool, interesting facts. Once you are done, you will be able to help Mrs. Lampert figure out what she needs to buy at the store.
Tasks
You and your partner will work together and visit websites to research and learn more about the Painted Lady butterfly. As you visit the websites, you will learn about the butterfly's life cycle, what they eat and where they live. This information should allow you to help Mrs. Lampert figure out what she needs to buy at the store. Use your booklet to record what you discover. Once you are done with your booklet, you and your partner will work together and use Kidspiration to make a diagram of the Painted Lady butterfly's life cycle. Once everyone is done, each group will have a chance to present their work to the class. Have fun!
Attachments
Process
All About Painted Lady Butterflies:
http://www.earthsbirthday.org/butterflies/bflys/activitykit/2.htmlPainted Lady:
http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il.us/4TH/KKHP/1INSECTS/paintedlady.htmlParts of a Butterfly:
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/insects/label/butterfly.shtmlAttachments
Evaluation
You will be graded on the same scale that we use in class. S = Secure, D = Developing, and B = Beginning. A printable rubric is located at the bottom of this page. You will be graded on the following categories:
Participation
S = I worked cooperatively with my partner. Each of us contributed and spent our time on task. D = I mostly worked cooperatively with my partner. Each of us contributed somewhat equally and we spent most of our time on task. B = I did not work cooperatively with my partner. Little of my time was spent on task.Quality of Work
S = My work is neatly done. D = My work is mostly neat. B = My work is sloppy.Butterfly Stages
S = I can name all four stages of the butterfly’s life cycle. D = I can name some of the stages of the butterfly’s life cycle. B = I cannot name any of the stages of the butterfly’s life cycle.Kidspiration Diagram
S = I correctly completed the diagram. I remembered to include clipart and labeled all of my pictures correctly. D = I completed the diagram, however, I did not include pictures or there are some details that are incorrect or missing. B = I did not complete the diagram or it has many details that are missing or are not accurate.Painted Lady Butterfly Information Booklet
S = I correctly completed the entire booklet. D = I completed the booklet, however, there are some details that are missing or are incorrect. B = I did not complete the booklet.Oral Presentation
S = The information that I presented is accurate and correct. D = The information that I presented is mostly accurate and correct. B = The information that I presented is not accurate and correct.Problem Solving Suggestions
S = I made two or more reasonable and accurate suggestions as to what Mrs. Lampert needs to buy at the store, as well as at least one suggestion about what I can bring from home. D = I made at least one reasonable and accurate suggestion as to what Mrs. Lampert should buy at the store. B = I did not make any reasonable or accurate suggestions as to what Mrs. Lampert should buy at the store.Overall
S = My work was completed on time with no mistakes. D = My work was completed on time with only a few mistakes. B = My work was not completed on time and has many mistakes.Conclusion
Congratulations! I don't know what Mrs. Lampert would have done without you. Now she can get all the supplies that we need to nurture the Painted Lady larvae once they arrive. Good thing, because they will be here any day now!
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Goals and Objectives:
The students will be able to:This problem-based learning activity addresses the following NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards:
Credits
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