Thematic Unit- The Life Cycle of a Butterfly This thematic unit is based on the life cycle of a butterfly.

The focus is mainly on the life cycle of the butterfly with different subjects being integrated. It includes all the four stages; egg, caterpillar, pupa, and butterfly. One of the teaching models that the teacher will use is the direct instruction. In this model, she will give students guided practice so that they can complete their work. Shell also give students independent practice of lesson objectives, which could be homework or an in-class activity. Finally, the teacher will test the students to see that they have mastered the lesson objectives it will be questions based on the lesson. Unit goals By the end of the thematic unit the students will be able to:

Students will identify the life cycle of a butterfly Describe each stage in the life cycle of a butterfly Read to accomplish various purposes, both assigned and self-selected. Develop vocabulary through reading. The children will discover through reading and discussion, the life cycle of the caterpillar.

Students will orally present their poem and artwork to the class. Will extend their knowledge about butterflies To sequence the different stages Become familiar with butterfly vocabulary words Discuss some of the habitat The students will draw and label the four stages of the butterfly.

Lesson Plans Name: Tr. Asnath Date: Dec 5th, 2013 Grade: cycle 2 year 1 Subject: Language & Communication Unit Title: The life cycle of a butterfly Topic: Butterfly Poetry Standards: Language and Communication (Foreign Language) Writing Skill- # 5: Can give written information on various topics. # 3: Can present information or his own opinion in connection with topics that link to his experiences to an audience. Goals: Students will write poems

Target Behavior: Oral Linguistic Skills 3: Listens and follows simple oral directions and instructions.

Instructional Objective(s): Student will be able to express themselves. Students will write their own poem based on their feelings.

Duration: 45 minutes Prerequisite skills: Students should know how to: Write in full sentence. Express themselves

Materials: pencils, pens, eraser, papers, scissors

Procedures: Our todays lesson will be focusing on butterfly, which one of you loves butterfly. Can you imagine what it might be like to be very small? The grass seems as thick as the forest and flowers as tall as trees. By the show of hand, who can answer this question? (Students answer) these are some good answers. Development: Teacher writes on the board how would you feel if you were a butterfly? Class, being small can be pretty scary, but it can also be quite useful. You can hide anywhere to be safe from birds, frogs, from us and other animals. Have you ever try to catch a butterfly? And did you see how it tries to fly away for safety? Well they are just like us, when we see danger approaching, we try to avoid it right? Now take out your language copy book. You are going to write a poem on how you would feel if you were a butterfly. Would you feel scared, happy or lost? Be as creative as you want, use your imagination. Closure: After completing the activity, the teacher will ask the students to share their poem with the class. Assessment/evaluation: Teacher will listen to the students poem and see if the followed the directions. Homework /reinforcement: Students will go online and look at different pictures of butterflies.

Name: Tr. Asnath Date: Dec 4th, 2013 Subject: Art Unit Title: The life cycle of butterfly Topic: Butterfly stages Grade: Cycle 2 yr 1 Standards: Cultural and Artistic Development Visual Arts Education (Expressing) - # 21: The pupil can produce two- and three dimensional pieces of work. # 24: The pupil examines the creative manipulative possibilities of material and applies these in his/her own work. Target behavior: Visual Art Ed 1. Observe, draw and paint in creative ways

Goals: Students will identify the stages of the life cycle of the butterfly. Students will describe stages.

Objectives: After this activity, students will be able to draw their butterfly cycle at home. Students will demonstrate their understanding of butterfly cycle.

Prerequisite: coloring, cutting, drawing, gluing, painting, have some knowledge about a butterfly life cycle

Material and resources needed: construction paper, colors/crayons, glue, scissors, butterfly cycle poster, pencils and eraser Instructional Consideration: Who remembered the four stages of a butterfly life cycle? Ask two students to write down the stages on the board. Today you will be constructing your own butterfly life cycle. Model: Ask students to tell you everything they know about the life cycle of butterflies. After a 3 minutes brainstorming session, teacher brings out the poster of a butterfly life cycle. Now lets see if you were correct. Teacher will go over the poster and explains each stage of the butterfly life cycle. When she has finished, she will put away the poster and write down the name for each stage. (Egg, Pupa or cocoon, caterpillar and adult) Teacher then will ask students to take out their art materials (colors/ crayons, glue, pencils etc.) She will go around giving construction papers. When everyone has settled down, teacher will do a brief review of the butterfly life cycle stages. Ok! Students now you are going to create the butterfly cycle. You may cut out the shapes or draw the different stages. Once you are finished, I want you to glue your stages on a clean construction paper and label them using the words on the board, then write your name at the top of your paper. Closure: Students will look over their work to ensure that the stages are in order. Assessment/evaluation: Teacher will ask questions such as; what is a cocoon? How many stages are in a butterfly cycle? Homework /reinforcement: Write in your journal the activities youve done for science, and briefly explain what did you learned.

Name: Asnath Chevalier Date: Dec 2nd, 2013 Grade: cycle 2 yr 1 Subject: Social Studies Unit Title: The life cycle of a butterfly Topic: Habitat Standards: Social Studies Goals: Students will learn about butterflies. The Environment - #26: The pupil interacts with the environment in a responsible way.

Target Behavior: The Environment Display responsible behavior to maintain his/her environment

Instructional Objectives: Students will learn different types of butterflies. Students will become aware of different habitats.

Duration: 90 minutes (double period) Prerequisite skills: listening Materials: copy book, pen/pencil Procedures: Hello students, are you excited? Today is our field trip. Its the day you all have been waiting for.

Development: Teacher will ask students to get their notebook, pencil or pen and water bottle. The student will go on a field trip to the Butterfly Farm which is situated on the French Side. There, they will learn about some of the different types of butterflies and their habitats. They will be free to ask as many questions as possible. When the field trip is over, we will go back to the school. Closure: After completing the field trip, students will get the chance to share their experience. Ask students randomly what they have learnt Assessment/evaluation: Students will take out a piece of paper, they will write one thing they liked and one thing they didnt like about the field trip. When they are finished, they will put their paper in teachers homework box. Homework (reinforcement): Find a book about butterfly and read it. Students will share what theyve read in the next class.

Activities Thematic Unit The Life Cycle of a Butterfly

First, read all the information about The Life Cycle of a Butterfly, then carefully read and follow all the instructions. If you make a mess, insure that you clean it before leaving. Absolutely NO running or playing while you are working at the center. Do not throw anything in the garbage bin without permission.

Information to read Butterflies have four different stages to their life cycle. Each stage serves a different purpose and the butterfly looks completely different. The change from stage to stage is called a "metamorphosis". The egg A butterfly starts life as very small, round or oval eggs; the female attaches the egg to leaves, stems, or other objects. Females lay a lot of eggs at once so that at least some of them survive. The larva/caterpillar When the eggs hatch, the caterpillars eat leaves in order to grow. It often has an interesting pattern of stripes or patches, and it may have spine-like hairs. It is the feeding and growth stage. As it grows, it sheds its skin four or more times so as to enclose its rapidly growing body. The cocoon/ pupa- transition stage When they have done growing and reached their full length and weight, they form themselves into a pupa or cocoon where the caterpillar is rapidly changing. The cocoon is the transformation stage within which the caterpillar tissues are broken down and the adult insect's structures are formed. The cocoon of most species is brown or green and blends into the background. Adult butterfly After the caterpillar has done all its forming and changing inside the pupa, the butterfly comes out with its wings folded against its body. When the butterfly has rested enough after coming out of the pupa, it will pump blood into the wings in order to get them working and flapping. After 3-4 hours, the butterfly will master flying then it will search for a mate and the cycle will start all over. What do butterflies eat?

As soon as the adult butterfly is formed, it switches on a juice diet. The butterfly drinks all kinds of sweet juices. Its mouth parts were transformed so that the butterfly can form a kind of straw with the mouth parts. These mouth parts are also called proboscis. The most known juice, that butterflies absorb, is nectar. Nectar is secreted by plants and contains a lot of sugars. It contains small amounts of protein, vitamins and various flavorings. Besides nectar, the butterfly also drinks juice of trees or fruit juice. Most adult butterflies live only one or two weeks, but some species hibernate during the winter and may live several months.

Language Read and follow ALL the Instructions Draw a butterfly and then write five adjectives describing your butterfly, and use each adjective in a sentence. Use the pencil and draw a butterfly in the circle at the middle. Write the adjectives at the top of each rectangle, and then write a short sentence inside each rectangle using the adjectives which you have written at the top of the rectangle. Write your name on your paper. Place back all materials.

Butterfly stages Read and follow the Instructions Take a construction paper Arrange the pictures and arrows in orders to show the four stages of the butterfly life cycle. Glue the stages on the construction paper one at a time. Color the template pieces of your choice. Write your name on your paper. When you are finished, CLEAN UP your area.