Butterfly Life Cycle and Care

Mr. Harry's class explores the world of butterflies, learning about their life cycle, anatomy, and behavior. They engage in a project to raise painted lady butterflies, observing their metamorphosis from caterpillars to adult butterflies. The class learns about the importance of butterflies as pollinators and their unique features like the proboscis. The project culminates in releasing the butterflies into the wild, emphasizing respect for nature.

What is the title of the book mentioned in the introduction?

• The Very Hungry Caterpillar

• The Butterfly's Life

• The Hungry Butterfly

• The Caterpillar's Journey

What is the first stage of the butterfly life cycle?

• Adult

• Pupa

• Larva

• Egg

What is the term used to describe the shedding of a caterpillar's skin?

• Metamorphosis

• Pupation

• Molting

• Chrysalis

What do butterflies use to sip nectar from flowers?

• Feet

• Proboscis

• Wings

• Antennae

How many wings do butterflies actually have?

• Two

• Four

• Six

• Eight

What did the class use to feed the caterpillars in their project?

• Leaves

• Sugar water

• Special food in a container

• Fruit slices

What is the red liquid called that covers a butterfly's wings after emerging from the chrysalis?

• Hemolymph

• Chlorophyll

• Nectar

• Meconium

How long does it take for a butterfly's wings to dry after emerging?

• 4 hours

• 2 hours

• 1 hour

• 30 minutes

What do the students feed the butterflies in the classroom?

• Nectar

• Sugar water, pineapples, and oranges

• Leaves

• Honey

Where do butterflies truly belong?

• In a garden

• In the wild

• In a net

• In the classroom