Diary of a Butterfly

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Diary of a Butterfly Webquest

For 2nd Grade - Language Arts and Science

Created by:
Moira West, MAT Candidate K-8
[email protected]

Relevant New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards:

3.2.2.D.1 Create written texts for others to read.
3.2.2.D.2 Generate ideas and write on topics in forms appropriate to science, social studies, or other subject areas.
3.2.2.D.4 Use reading and technology to support writing.
5.5.4.A.1. Differentiate between the needs of plants and those of animals.
5.5.4.C.1. Identify different stages in the lives of various organisms.

Other Applicable Standards:

ACEI/NCATE Elementary Standards: 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 3.3, 3.4
NMSA Standards: 3, 4, 5

Reflection:

To view my reflections on the Web Quest experience, click on this link. To view a student's reflection on my work, click here.

References/Resources:

Allen, J. (2000). Are you a butterfly? Boston, MA: Kingfisher.

Benton, J. (2004). Dear dumb diary #1: Let's pretend this never happened . New York: Scholastic.

Cronin, D. (2005). The diary of a spider. New York: Joanna Cotler.

Cronin, D. (2003). The diary of a worm. New York: Joanna Cotler.

Dodge, B. (2006). The webquest page. Retrieved on November 3, 2006 from http://webquest.sdsu.edu

Kansas Biological Survey, University of Kansas. (2006). Monarch watch. Retrieved November 8, 2006 from http://www.monarchwatch.org/. (Can also be used to purchase butterflies and supplies) http://www.monarchwatch.org/

Opler, P.A. (1998). Peterson first guide to butterflies and moths (2nd revised ed.). New York: Houghton Mifflin Company

Spartanburg County School District Three. (n.d.). Webquest template. Retrieved on November 3, 2006 from http://www.spa3.k12.sc.us/WebQuestTemplate/webquesttemp.htm.

Image References:

Becker, G.A. (n.d.). Species Detail: Red-spotted Purple or White Admiral. Retrieved November 6, 2006 from Butterflies and Moths of North America site: http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species?l=1785&chosen_state=34*New%20Jersey

Cardin, T. (2005). Styles Database. Retrieved November 6, 2006 from http://www.stylesdb.com/screenshots/avatars/samples/butterflies.jpg

Frazier, F. (1999, February 1). Multimedia Gallery: Photos: Monarch Series. Retrieved November 6, 2006 from MonarchWatch site: http://www.monarchwatch.org/grafx/gallery/images/series/ser09.jpg

Highfill, K. (1999, February 1). Multimedia Gallery: Photos: Monarch Larvae. Retrieved November 6, 2006 from MonarchWatch site: http://www.monarchwatch.org/grafx/gallery/images/larvae/larv06.jpg

Monarchwatch.org. (1999, February 1). Multimedia Gallery: Photos: Monarch Roosts. Retrieved November 6, 2006 from MonarchWatch site: http://www.monarchwatch.org/grafx/gallery/images/roosts/roost08.jpg

Opler, P. (n.d.). Species Detail: American Lady. Retrieved November 6, 2006 from Butterflies and Moths of North America site: http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species?l=1769&chosen_state=34*New%20Jersey

Opler, P. (n.d.). Species Detail: Tawny Emperor. Retrieved November 6, 2006 from Butterflies and Moths of North America site: http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species?l=1832&chosen_state=34*New%20Jersey

Southerland, P.B. (1999, February 1). Multimedia Gallery: Photos: Monarch Adults. Retrieved November 6, 2006 from MonarchWatch site: http://www.monarchwatch.org/grafx/gallery/images/adults/ad01.jpg

Southerland, P.B. (1999, February 1). Multimedia Gallery: Photos: Monarch Adults. Retrieved November 6, 2006 from MonarchWatch site: http://www.monarchwatch.org/grafx/gallery/images/adults/ad08.jpg

USDA Forest Service - Klamath National Forest. (2006, November 1). Klamath National Forest: Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly. Retrieved November 6, 2006 from Klamath National Forest site: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath/images/phototour/pages/butterfly.html

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