Read aloud to the class the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Ask the students what the book is about.
Have students complete a diagram of the life cycle of a butterfly.
Watch a video of a butterfly going through its life cycle.
Compare the video to the book.
Have students create their own version of the picture book focusing on the life cycle of the butterfly.
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/activity/the-very-hungry-caterpillar-and-the-butterfly-life-cycle/?ar_a=1
Ask the students what the book is about.
Have students complete a diagram of the life cycle of a butterfly.
Watch a video of a butterfly going through its life cycle.
Compare the video to the book.
Have students create their own version of the picture book focusing on the life cycle of the butterfly.
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/activity/the-very-hungry-caterpillar-and-the-butterfly-life-cycle/?ar_a=1
Another great idea is this claymation done by a kinder/grade 1 class:
Science Understanding:
Biological Science
Living things grow, change and have offspring similar to themselves
Elaborations
Biological Science
Living things grow, change and have offspring similar to themselves
Elaborations
- representing personal growth and changes from birth
- recognising that living things have predictable characteristics at different stages of development
- exploring different characteristics of life stages in animals such as egg, caterpillar and butterfly
- observing that all animals have offspring, usually with two parents
Science as Human Endeavour:
Nature and development of science
Use and influence of science
Nature and development of science
- Science involves asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events
Use and influence of science
- People use science in their daily lives, including when caring for their environment and living things
Science Inquiry Skills:
Planning and conducting
Processing and analysing data and information
Communicating
Planning and conducting
- Participate in different types of guided investigations to explore and answer questions, such as manipulating materials, testing ideas, and accessing information sources
- Use informal measurements in the collection and recording of observations, with the assistance of digital technologies as appropriate
Processing and analysing data and information
- Use a range of methods to sort information, including drawings and provided tables
- Through discussion, compare observations with predictions
Communicating
- Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways such as oral and written language, drawing and role play