Butterfly Life Cycles and Metamorphosis

Exploring the Amazing Transformation Year 7 Science Complete Metamorphosis in Action

Fun Facts Video: What Do You Know About Butterflies?

Watch: 'Butterflies! Fun Facts for Kids' Share one new fact with a partner List any new vocabulary words you hear Think about what surprises you most

Meet Our Classroom Caterpillars

Observe live caterpillars in our habitat Draw what you see in your science journal Use magnifying glasses for close observation Record details about size, color, and behavior

What Do Caterpillars Need to Survive and Transform?

Think about what living things need to grow Consider the caterpillars' environment What might help them change into butterflies? Share your predictions with the class

What is Metamorphosis?

Complete change in form and structure More than just growing bigger Body parts are completely rebuilt Four distinct life stages for butterflies

The Four Stages of Butterfly Life Cycle

Create Your Butterfly Life Cycle Flipbook

Draw each stage on a separate page Page 1: Tiny egg on a leaf Page 2: Hungry caterpillar eating Page 3: Chrysalis hanging safely Page 4: Beautiful adult butterfly

Butterfly vs. Chicken Life Cycles

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Butterfly Kids: Act Out the Life Cycle

Stage 1 - Egg: Curl up in a tight ball Stage 2 - Caterpillar: Wiggle and pretend to eat leaves Stage 3 - Chrysalis: Hug yourself tightly like a cocoon Stage 4 - Butterfly: Spread your arms and flutter around

Quick Draw Assessment: Label the Life Cycle

Draw the four stages of butterfly metamorphosis Label each stage clearly Show the correct sequence with arrows Include one fact about each stage