2.25 All About Butterflies
“All About Butterflies” is Lesson 25 (Animal Science unit) from the Grow Your PALS Program Guide, part of the National FFA Mentoring Program. In this large-group lesson, students construct a butterfly net, go on a butterfly hunt to catch a butterfly, and then observe and describe the distinguishing characteristics of butterflies, concluding with a charades review and a story-writing evaluation.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Construct a butterfly net.
- Catch a butterfly.
- Observe and describe the differences among various butterflies.
- Time required
- 45 minutes
- Materials
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- PALS.25.AS.A – 1 per student
- PALS.25.Rubric.A – 1 per student
- Coloring supplies – crayons, colored pencils or markers
- Hangers – 1 per group of 3 students
- Netting – approximately 1 yard per group of 3 students
- Dowel rod (approximately 3 feet long) – 1 per group of 3 students
- Duct tape or heavy masking tape
- Unit
- Animal Science
- Lesson Type
- Large Group
- Precepts
- A. Action — A1. Work independently and in groups to get things done
- Key Terms
- characteristics
- Resources
- http://www.klru.org/butterflies/ — A public television station website with butterfly resources and lessons.
Downloads & Links
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NS.K-4.1Science as Inquiry