A Metamorphosis of Creek Creatures
Childs Elementary School
Second Grade

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Key Point - A metamorphosis is the change in body shape from one life cycle stage to the next.  All organisms have a life cycle but only some organisms go through metamorphosis.

Experiences - the students will study insects and how they change during their life cycles.

Links

The Butterfly Website

Butterfly Zone

Children's Butterfly Site

Monarch Butterfly Migration North

Class:  Insectica

Katerpillars & Mystery Bugs

Insects in Motion

Cicadas - hear their song

Books - The following are a few of the books  that can be checked out at the Monroe County Public Library:  

Call Number Title of Books on Metamorphosis Author
J571.876 Li Cycles of Life - Metamorphosis Ruiz
J595.7 Ma Creepy, Crawly Baby Bugs Markle
J595.7 Go Insect Metamorphosis Goor

 

Call Number Title of Books on Insects Author
J595 Li The Best Book of Bugs Llewellyn
J595.7 Ge Insects George, M.
J595.7 Mo Eyewitness Books - Insect Mound
J595.7 We Zoo Books - Insects   Wexo
J595.7 We Zoo Books - Insects 2 Wexo
J595.78 Ar Crinkleroot's Guide to Knowing Butterflies and Moths Arnosky

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