Life Cycles of Monarch Butterflies

The video tutorial explores the concept of life cycles, focusing on the monarch butterfly. It covers the four stages: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and butterfly, using Play-Doh for hands-on learning. The lesson emphasizes the cyclical nature of life cycles in living organisms, including humans and plants.

What is the main idea discussed in the introduction of the lesson?

• The importance of Play-Doh in learning

• The life cycle of all living things

• The diet of monarch butterflies

• The stages of plant growth

Where can you typically find monarch butterfly eggs?

• On the top of a sunflower

• On the underside of a milkweed leaf

• Inside a chrysalis

• On a tree branch

What is the primary task of a caterpillar after hatching?

• To fly

• To find a chrysalis

• To eat as much as possible

• To lay eggs

What happens to a caterpillar's skin as it grows?

• It sheds because it becomes too small

• It becomes a chrysalis

• It turns into wings

• It changes color

What is the term used to describe the transformation inside the chrysalis?

• Transmutation

• Regeneration

• Metamorphosis

• Evolution

How long does the chrysalis stage last before the butterfly emerges?

• Two weeks

• Three days

• One month

• One week

What is the first thing a butterfly does after emerging from the chrysalis?

• Dries its wings

• Eats leaves

• Flies immediately

• Lays eggs

How many wings does a butterfly have?

• Two

• Eight

• Four

• Six

What is the final stage of the monarch butterfly's life cycle?

• Chrysalis

• Caterpillar

• Butterfly

• Egg

What happens after a monarch butterfly becomes an adult?

• It becomes a caterpillar again

• It stays in the chrysalis

• It dies immediately

• It lays new eggs on a milkweed leaf