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Monarch butterflies
Monarch butterflies
Format: image/photograph
The migration of the monarch butterfly
The students will listen to and discuss books about butterflies and the migration of monarch butterflies to Mexico in order to integrate science, social studies, and language arts.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Development, Science, and Social Studies)
By Martha H. Dobson and Margaret Monds.
Butterfly cycle
Students will understand the life cycle of the butterfly and create various art activities that would model metamorphosis.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Science)
By Becky Woolard.
Spiders and monarchs and bees, oh my!
Exploring the world of insects and spiders can replace children's fear with fascination.
By Linda Dow.
The parts of a lesson plan
In Web Publishing & Collaboration Guide, page 1.4
If you're thinking of submitting a lesson plan to LEARN NC, this primer will acquaint you with the various parts of a lesson plan and explain what should be included.
Format: article/help

Resources on the web

Children's Butterfly Site
Activities, photos, and answers to some very interesting FAQ's complement this website that teaches students about the life cycle of butterflies and moths. (Learn more)
Format: website/activity
Provided by: National Biological Information Infrastructure
Journey North: A Global Study of Wildlife Migration
Gather data on the seasonal migration of animals through your area, or use data contributed to by other classrooms. Your observations contribute to the greater scientific community! (Learn more)
Format: website/general
Provided by: Annenberg Media