Research Based Projects in the Primary Classroom
Butterfly Unit
Incorporating Science lessons into the entire curriculum.
Allowing students to explore and research.
Integrating technology throughout
the unit.
Going beyond the classroom.
Incorporating the Butterfly Unit into all aspects of curriculum
Writing - Daily journal observations, research notes & e-book
Reading - Web and text research. Daily 5 & Cafe Reading
Math - Spatial Awareness
Artistic Expression
Guided Research & Exploration
Students explore texts and�websites to guide their own �learning about butterflies.
Web links - Symbaloo (butterflyresearch)
Butterfly webcam
Observing live caterpillars/butterflies
Integrating Technology
Tagxedo
QR Codes
Little Bird Tales ebooks
- Storyboard writing
- Artistic expression
- Research-based nonfiction writing
Integrating Technology
Little Bird Tales eBooks:
Beyond the Classroom
Virtual Fieldtrip:
$50 via Skype
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo
Millie Craig�Outreach Manager�402-738-6905
Beyond the Classroom
Family night
- Life Cycle QR codes
- Balloon animals
- Dried butterflies
- Cookie decorating
- Face painting
- eBook viewing
- Butterfly foot activity
- Tagxedo activity
Resources
Teachers Pay Teachers Butterfly Units:
Butterfly Life Cycle Uncovered! Literacy & Math Activities & Centers
Butterflies and Caterpillars: Let's Make a Book Science Packet
Butterflies: Reading and Writing Informational Text; CC
Other Online Resource: