Monarch Butterfly Metamorphosis

Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion

Introduction

The Monarch Butterflies are a group of butterflies that live in North America. They are presently being threatened due to extreme storms this past year. A large percentage of them have already been lost. They are a fascinating creature. Take the journey of the Monarch from larvae to butterfly and witness its extraordinary metamorphosis.

Task

It is your group’s job to research the monarch butterfly and the metamorphosis that it goes through. Use the links below to help you with this task. In addition you will be responsible for designing and constructing a project that will explain this metamorphosis. The project needs to provide information on each stage as well as contain a public awareness portion discussing the current problem facing the monarch. This will hopefully lead to more people being aware of what this species of butterfly looks like, so that we can more easily identify them.

Process

Click on the links below. Read and take notes on the various stages of metamorphosis. In your group decide how you would like to display your information. You have the option of choosing one of the following or creating your own method:

Poster presentation

PowerPoint presentation

Cartoon

News Bulletin

Design Project

Whichever method your group chooses, make sure to accomplish the following tasks:

1. Discuss the problem facing Monarch Butterflies

2. Illustrate and Label the stages of the metamorphosis (Make sure to make note of any identifying characteristics)

3. The final project needs to be large enough to be able to see from any place in the classroom.

4. Be able to discuss and present to the class in an organized manner.

Resources

Evaluation

Your project will be based on the following rubric:

4 – Excellent – completed all four criteria listed above with creativity, careful thought, and clarity of explanation

3 – Very Good – partially completed all four of the criteria, some creativity, some careful thought, and some clarity of explanation

2 – Good – completed 2-3 of the criteria, with minimal creativity, minimal careful thought, and minimal clarity of explanation

1 – Needs Work – completed 1-2 criteria and other aspects of the presentation/project needed further work

0 – Incomplete – Work not submitted

*If you are not satisfied with your grade you can resubmit your project within one week.

Conclusion

Now that you have researched and witnessed the extraordinary process the monarch butterfly goes through, your assignment has come to an end. We hope that you enjoyed your time learning about this remarkable insect. We hope that this is just the beginning of further explorations into the wonderful world of the monarch.