ManipulativesSubject: Science

Topic: The life cycle of a butterfly

Class: Standard 4

ManipulativesThis is a model of the life cycle of a butterfly and was created at home.

At the end of the science lesson pupils would be able to identify the different stages and create a model for themselves in a unique manner.

Manipulatives can be integrated with teaching Science in the classroomThe simple model demonstrated about

the life cycle of a butterfly, can be easily

created and used by students. By

allowing students to create this model it

would greatly assist them with

observing, recalling and understanding

the life cycle and stages of a butterfly. I

would use creating this model as a fun

activity.

ManipulativesDecoding Activity: after receiving the

model students are to observe “read”

the manipulative in groups, and share

their ideas.

Encoding Activity: students are to

create a model of the life cycle of a

butterfly in a unique manner, using

construct paper, clay, plaster of paris

and other materials.

SOURCEShttp://www.lakeshorelearning.com/general_content/free_resources/teachers_corner/lesson_plans/butterflyLifeCycle.jsp