Water evaporates from oceans, lakes, and rivers and rises into the atmosphere. The air cools, causing water vapor to condense and form clouds. Eventually, the water falls back to Earth as precipitation, like rain or snow.
The Water Cycle
Draw a talking flower having a conversation with a butterfly
What is the first stage in the life cycle of a butterfly?
In a few words, describe the life cycle of a butterfly?
Butterflies start life as eggs, laid on leaves. Once hatched, they become caterpillars and eat to grow. Finally, they form a chrysalis and emerge as an adult butterfly.
Life Cycle of a Butterfly
Metamorphosis: The process by which a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly. It consists of four stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Pupa: The third stage of the butterfly life cycle when the caterpillar is in a resting state inside a chrysalis. Hibernation: The process in which butterflies and moths enter a dormant state during the winter months.
Concepts:
What is the most interesting fact about the life cycle of a butterfly?
- Butterflies can migrate long distances.
- Butterflies can taste with their feet.
- Butterflies have four stages in their life cycle.
- Butterflies can live up to two weeks.
The adult butterfly has 4 stages of its life cycle: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Butterflies taste with their feet and smell with their antennae. A butterfly can fly up to 10 miles per hour.
Did you know?
What are the stages of the butterfly life cycle?
What environmental factors can affect the butterfly life cycle?
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Can you describe the four stages of a butterfly's life cycle?
Do you think the butterfly life cycle is a good example of metamorphosis?
What connections can you make between the butterfly life cycle and other natural cycles?
Butterflies go through four stages of development: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The female butterfly lays her eggs on a leaf, stem, or other surface. When the eggs hatch, the larvae, or caterpillars, feed and grow until they form a pupa.
The Life Cycle of a Butterfly
Metamorphosis: The process of transformation from a caterpillar to a butterfly through four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Larva: The caterpillar stage that eats plants and grows before it enters the pupa stage. Reproduction: The process of butterflies laying eggs and producing offspring to continue the species.
Concepts:
The caterpillar stage of a butterfly's life cycle can last from a few weeks to several months. The chrysalis of a butterfly, or pupa, is semi-transparent and can look like a glass-like cocoon. Butterflies can taste with their feet. They have taste receptors on their feet which helps them find plants with nectar.
Did you know?
What are the main stages of a butterfly's life cycle?
What adaptations do different butterflies have at each stage of their life cycle?
How does the life cycle of a butterfly compare to the life cycle of other animals?
What have you learned about the life cycle of a butterfly?
Brain break: Draw a fish with 2 extra legs taking a walk on land.
Question: What is the life cycle of a butterfly? Clues: • A butterfly starts its life as an egg. • It then hatches as a caterpillar and feeds. • Eventually it forms a chrysalis and emerges as an adult butterfly. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Work with a partner to draw the life cycle of a butterfly. B. Explain to your partner how the life cycle works.
What is the first stage in the life cycle of a butterfly?
What do you call the second stage in a butterfly’s life cycle?
What do caterpillars eat?
- Fish
- Leaves
- Fruits and vegetables
- Birds
What is the third stage in a butterfly's life cycle called?
How long does it take for an egg to hatch into a caterpillar?
- 3-5 days
- 1 month
- 2-3 weeks
Work together in pairs: Q: What is the final stage of a butterfly's life cycle?