Observing Caterpillars
by Kisha Delgado
Students will observe caterpillars and make a model of what a caterpillar looks like.
Materials needed: Live caterpillars, pictures of caterpillars, marshmallows, toothpicks, pipe cleaners, rubber bands, and book. Using the book, (From Caterpillar to a Butterfly) the class will discuss and talk about how a caterpillar survives in it's natural environment.
This lesson will take about 60 minutes and should be taught when caterpillars are available.
Lesson Grade Level
2nd GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Z5juXFloz7fXDB3YCmRaOIosFbygQ5F0/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Life Science L2: Organisms & Energy Engineering Reading (Informational Text) Speaking & Listening
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