Life Cycle of the Butterfly
Grade Level: 2nd

They are the Ugly Ducklings of the insect world—tiny caterpillars transforming into beautiful adult butterflies. During the hands-on activities in the kit, students will watch with wonder and disbelief as they observe this dramatic example of an insect's life cycle. Each student feeds and cares for a butterfly, from larval stage through metamorphosis. The unit helps students develop skill in observing details, recording and communicating their observations, and understanding the needs of living things.

Part of the Science and Technology for Children® curriculum, this unit is aligned with the National Science Education Standards and offers complete hands-on instruction. Unit Kit comes with a Teacher's Guide and materials (including a coupon for prepaid delivery of living organisms) needed for a class of 30 students to complete the unit in about 8 weeks. Refurbishment Set replenishes kit consumables.

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