Butterfly Life Cycle and Behavior

The video tutorial covers a classroom project where students observe live caterpillars and participate in a video conference with a state park ranger. They learn about the life cycle of butterflies, focusing on monarchs, and document changes in their caterpillars. The students also experience a virtual field trip and learn about the size of monarch eggs. Finally, they compile their observations into educational films to teach other students.

What activity have the students been engaged in over the past few weeks?

• Observing live caterpillars

• Planting butterfly-friendly gardens

• Building butterfly houses

• Collecting butterfly wings

What special type of butterfly did the state park ranger discuss?

• Monarch

• Swallowtail

• Viceroy

• Painted Lady

What happens to a butterfly's wings if they get wet?

• They become permanently damaged

• They dry out by pumping

• They change color

• They fall off

How often do students get to observe the caterpillars in the lab?

• Once a month

• Twice a week

• Once a week

• Every day

What was demonstrated during the video conference to show the size of a monarch egg?

• Using a magnifying glass

• Using a microscope

• Pinching fingers together

• Drawing on a board

What did the students find cool about the video conference?

• They met a famous scientist

• They received free butterfly kits

• They got to see real butterflies

• It was like a field trip without leaving the classroom

What will students create using the information they gathered?

• A butterfly art exhibit

• A butterfly-themed play

• A butterfly garden

• Educational films and videos

What skills will students combine to produce their educational films?

• Writing, photography, and video

• Cooking and crafting

• Singing and dancing

• Drawing and painting

Who will benefit from the students' educational films?

• The general public

• Only their teachers

• Second graders and other students

• Only their classmates

What is the main focus of the students' unit of study?

• The life cycle and behavior of butterflies

• The history of butterflies

• The anatomy of butterflies

• The diet of butterflies