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9/16/2020 0 Comments Butterfly Wings craftBY: VISHISTA CHITTALOORU AND SWARA REPALA
In this session, we will be creating a model of a butterfly to demonstrate the metamorphosis and life cycles of butterflies. Throughout the activity, we'll be explaining the science behind metamorphosis and life cycles of animals, with a focus on butterflies. The recommended age group for this activity is 4-10 years old, but all ages are welcome!
Materials Needed:
- 2 pieces of paper
- 1 straw - Scissors - Pencil - Tape - Coloring Supplies How To
Step 1: On a sheet of paper, draw a butterfly (following the template design for reference), or print and cut out the butterfly from our template below!
Step 2: Design the butterfly to your liking! (this is optional) Step 3: Fold the butterfly wings on the edges of the rectangle (body of the butterfly) along the line. Step 4: Fold the whole butterfly in half vertically (you should be folding in the middle of the rectangle). Step 5: At the top of your straw, cut about 1 inch vertically down the middle. Step 6: Tape the 2 pieces of the cut straw onto the folded part of the butterfly (each side of the straw is taped to one side of the folded part). Step 7: Cut a 3x11 inch piece of paper and roll it into a tube, then tape it to secure. Make sure it is thin enough to fit securely around your straw. Step 8: At the top of the paper tube, cut about 4 inches vertically down the middle. Step 9: Put this through the first straw, and fold down the 2 pieces of cut straw to the wings of the butterfly. Tape the ends to secure it. Step 10: Push the straw up and down, and watch your butterfly flap its wings! the lesson
Throughout this lesson, we will be learning about metamorphosis and how it relates to the life cycles of animals. There will be a focus on butterflies, and we will also be looking at examples of other creatures that go through metamorphosis. While doing so, we will also be learning about why animals go through metamorphosis. The hands on creation of the final stage of metamorphosis in butterflies, ensures that the kids will retain what they've learned, while enhancing their creativity and critical thinking skills. You can find our explanations in the presentation below!
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