Butterflies are one of the favorite insects among children, as they’re easy to raise, have an intriguing life cycle and provide endless entertainment in nature. At the outset of their life cycle, butterfly females lay eggs on leaves which are then fertilized by male sperm and become part of the monarch butterfly life cycle. The…
Caterpillars have evolved as “eating machines”, so their body grows quickly – sometimes doubling in size within days! At times their skins stretch to accommodate further expansion; once this point has been reached they must shed their old cuticles to continue growing. Before a caterpillar pupates, it spins a silk pad from its last pair…
Sea horses are unique among marine fish species in that males can become pregnant during mating. A female deposits her eggs into his brood pouch and is fertilized. He uses his frontal pouch to regulate conditions within, providing nutrients to embryos forming within it for up to six weeks before using muscular contractions to expulse…
Plants follow similar stages to humans: beginning as seeds and maturing into adults. Each seed encases a miniature plant inside. To germinate successfully, this miniaturised ecosystem requires water, warmth and oxygen for proper growth; once germinated it develops into a seedling before eventually becoming an adult plant. Seeds At the core of any plant’s lifecycle…
An adult butterfly goes through four distinct stages to reach adulthood: egg, larva, pupa and finally butterfly. Female butterflies lay eggs on specific host plants. After hatching into larva, these feed and grow. Over time, their skin sheds multiple times in what’s known as molting. Eggs At the outset of butterfly life cycles, female butterflies…
Students will discover the various stages in a butterfly’s life cycle – eggs, larva, pupa and adult stages are discussed here. Female butterflies lay many eggs to increase the chances of their offspring’s survival. To do this, they select an appropriate plant species and place their eggs under its leaves. Egg A butterfly begins its…
Seeds require heat, air and water in order to germinate. As they grow, photosynthesis occurs which creates food for them. Flowers attract insects that help in their reproduction process by using its vibrant petals as bait for reproduction. Male parts are known as stamens; each contains a long filament with an anthers producing pollen grains….
Butterfly wings captivate many young students, and this kindergarten butterfly life cycle lesson can serve as an effective means of teaching children about growth and transformation. Introduce the topic with a KWL chart featuring posters depicting each stage of butterfly development – egg, caterpillar, pupa, and adult. Read aloud Velma Gratch and the Way Cool…
Once a product reaches this stage it becomes established in the market and competitors start offering lower prices or added features. A butterfly sheds its skin four to five times, known as instars. Furthermore, its body also creates imaginal disks which eventually develop into its wings. Caterpillar The caterpillar is the second stage of butterfly…
