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Butterfly Metamorphosis

By Janice VanCleave

A fun human modeling of a butterfly, with six legs and two pairs of wings.

Metamorphosis is a series of changes. The metamorphosis of a butterfly (life cycle) can be modeled using a few craft items, including a paper plate, construction paper and other stuff shown in the diagram. Discover for Yourself 1. Draw and cut out a 6-inch circle from construction paper. (Color is optional). 2. Fold the paper […]

Filed Under: General Science Tagged With: adult, animal, butterfly, caterpillar, chrysalis, craft, egg, life cycle, metamorphosis

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