Second Grade ~ Butterflies
Life Cycle of a Butterfly - GPS S2L1, S2CS1, S2CS3, S2CS7 -
When the migration of monarchs allows, the MEEC will supply butterfly
eggs, caterpillars, and adult butterflies for student observation using
hand lenses and microscopes. Time will also be spent in the MEEC
butterfly garden observing butterflies and discussing their needs.
Life Cycle Model - GPS S2L1, S1CS1 - Using various art supplies and pasta, students will create a paper plate model of the life cycle of a monarch butterfly.
Comparing Life Cycles - GPS S2L1, S2CS1 - Students will make
models of the life cycles of butterflies and frogs using paper plates,
stamps, and colored pencils.
Monarch Migration Game - GPS S2L1, S2CS1 - This Monarchs In
the Classroom activity gives students the chance to pretend they are
monarch butterflies migrating to Mexico. It teaches students some
of the hazards butterflies face on this migration, and introduces them to concepts of tradeoffs for animals.
Life Cycle Review - GPS S2L1 - Students will use beads to
create a butterfly life cycle bracelet.
Discovery Room - GPS S2CS1- Students will explore nature by
rotating through various learning centers and displays.
Scavenger Hunt - GPS S2CS1, ELA2R1 - Students will gather items
from the center after identifying them based on written clues.
Art* - GPS M1G1 - This art activity will stress the symmetry of
butterflies as students make a paper butterfly from a paper pattern and a
party blower. Students will also learn about the senses of a butterfly
and about its proboscis.
Life Cycle of a Butterfly - GPS S2L1, S2CS1, S2CS3, S2CS7 -
When the migration of monarchs allows, the MEEC will supply butterfly
eggs, caterpillars, and adult butterflies for student observation using
hand lenses and microscopes. Time will also be spent in the MEEC
butterfly garden observing butterflies and discussing their needs.
Life Cycle Model - GPS S2L1, S1CS1 - Using various art supplies and pasta, students will create a paper plate model of the life cycle of a monarch butterfly.
Comparing Life Cycles - GPS S2L1, S2CS1 - Students will make
models of the life cycles of butterflies and frogs using paper plates,
stamps, and colored pencils.
Monarch Migration Game - GPS S2L1, S2CS1 - This Monarchs In
the Classroom activity gives students the chance to pretend they are
monarch butterflies migrating to Mexico. It teaches students some
of the hazards butterflies face on this migration, and introduces them to concepts of tradeoffs for animals.
Life Cycle Review - GPS S2L1 - Students will use beads to
create a butterfly life cycle bracelet.
Discovery Room - GPS S2CS1- Students will explore nature by
rotating through various learning centers and displays.
Scavenger Hunt - GPS S2CS1, ELA2R1 - Students will gather items
from the center after identifying them based on written clues.
Art* - GPS M1G1 - This art activity will stress the symmetry of
butterflies as students make a paper butterfly from a paper pattern and a
party blower. Students will also learn about the senses of a butterfly
and about its proboscis.
