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 […]
Model a Butterfly Emerging from a Chrysalis
Inside its chrysalis, a caterpillar breaks down into a “chemical mush.” This liquid goo is miraculously transformed into a beautiful butterfly. When this transformation is complete, a weak, wet adult butterfly breaks out of the chrysalis. In a short time the butterfly dries and is strong enough to fly away. Play and Have Fun with […]
A Blutterfly’s Life Cycle
Metamorphosis is a term used to indicate something changing, such as the life cycle of a butterfly. The stages of this cycle are: 1. Eggs are laid on a plant leaf. Each egg develops into a caterpillar. 2. Caterpillars look much like tiny thin worms at first. They eat on the leaves of the plant […]