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A Butterfly Unit. Alexandra Criss & Katherine Johnston. Context. Science and English 4 day unit beginning on Friday and ending on Wednesday Variety of activities and lessons Observation journals will be distributed Independence & Individuality. Objectives.
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A Butterfly Unit Alexandra Criss & Katherine Johnston
Context • Science and English • 4 day unit beginning on Friday and ending on Wednesday • Variety of activities and lessons • Observation journals will be distributed • Independence & Individuality
Objectives • 1. Students will learn the life cycle of a butterfly • 2. Students will compare and contrast • 3. Develop literacy skills, comprehension skills, & motor skills • 4. Express artistic side • 5. Exercise observational skills
Day 1: Introduction • K-W-L chart • Butterfly Kit • Observation Journal
Day 2 • Presented a book: • From Caterpillar to Butterfly, By: Deborah Heiligman • Worksheets & butterfly illustration • Begin observation journals
Day 3 • Present educational video • http://www.brainpopjr.com/science/animals/butterflies/preview.weml • Followed by discussion of video • Continuation of journals
Day 4: Conclusion • Bring back K-W-L chart • Complete “L” • Read a fictional book to end the unit • My, Oh My--A Butterfly!: All About Butterflies (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library Series) By: TishRabe