Student+Activities


 * Day 1: Learning the Black Swallowtail Basics**

This week we will be learning all about butterflies, especially the Black Swallowtail Butterfly

See how much you know by taking this fun and easy quiz before we get started! :

Now watch this cartoon to learn more about the butterfly life cycle:

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After you watch the video, click on the the 'write about it' button near the bottom. Answer the question in at least 5 sentences. Remember to use good descriptive vocabulary!

Now it's time to test your knowledge. Click on the easy quiz link and answer the questions. Type your name at the end of the quiz after you get your score. Print out the results and turn them into me when you finish.


 * Day 2: Meeting the Caterpillars**

Time to set up house for the caterpillars! Here are pictures of the things you will need:





You're caterpillar house is all ready for the new critters, but before we meet our little friends I would like you to make a flyer advertising their new home. Using Microsoft word and the pictures from our checklist, make a flyer describing all the different parts of the caterpillar's future 'house' and why it should be excited to live there. For example: What is the 'furniture' of the caterpillar house? What's in the 'kitchen'?


 * Day 3: More Caterpillar Observation**

Before starting today's assignment, get into groups of 5.

We will be using all 5 senses to conduct an investigation of the caterpillars. Each person in the group will be in charge of a different sense. Here are some things to do and think about depending on which sense you are in charge of:

Sight: What colors are on the caterpillar? Stick a magnifying glass up to the caterpillar hut, what can you see with this close-up view? Taste: We can't taste the caterpillar but you can get a taste of the type of parsley it eats. Come see me for a small parsley leaf. Is it sweet or bitter? Why do you think caterpillars like this food? Touch:What do the caterpillars feel like? Fuzzy?Furry?Soft?Bumpy?Rough? Smell: Can you smell anything when close to the caterpillar? If you can smell something, what kind of scent is it? Sweet or unpleasant? Hear: Does the caterpillar make any sounds? If so, does this sound like any other animal? If it doesn't make any sounds, why do you think that is?

After investigating all these things, make a news report video. Have each member of your group explain their findings to the camera. I will watch all the videos at home and bring one back tomorrow to share with the class!

Other classrooms at our school are also raising caterpillars and it's time to see what they are up to. Click the Skype program logo on the desktop and look for Ms. Jenna's Class on the left. Request to video chat and wait until someone responds. Take turns with members of the other class talking about all the things you observed yesterday. Remember how we used all five senses? Did Ms. Jenna's class have different observations than you?
 * Day 4: Observing the Caterpillars/Chrysalis**

After you are done skyping,get a piece of paper and draw a picture of your caterpillar. We will hang them all around the classroom when you are finished. Be creative!


 * Day 5: Waiting for the Butterfly**

Our caterpillars are now safe and sound in their chrysalis. Hopefully we will be seeing beautiful Swallowtails in a couple weeks!

Please use the classroom camera to take a picture of your caterpillar. At the end of the day, I will print everyone's pictures and we will paste them on a collage to welcome the butterflies.

Because you have all been working so hard, have some fun exploring this website [] all about butterflies! There are lots of fun games to try and videos to watch.