Lesson Summary
Students observe the physical characteristics and the behavior of their butterflies. Students compare the butterflies to themselves. The teacher further prepares students for the release of the butterflies by helping them see how butterflies are equipped to survive in the natural world.
Teacher Background
There are main characteristics that identify insects: six legs, three main body sections (head, thorax, and abdomen), two antennae, and two pair of wings. The butterfly’s proboscis remains coiled up by its head when not in use. Wings protect the butterfly in two ways: for escaping from predators and acting as camouflage. The butterfly tastes with its second and third pairs of feet.
Set-up/Management Tips
- Use Figure 11-1 when discussing the butterfly body parts.
Literacy Support
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Scientific Vocabulary
The following words are key vocabulary words that will be introduced in this lesson and reinforced throughout the unit:
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