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Butterfly identification
Drag the labels into the correct places. When you are ready, use the 'Mark' button to see if you're right.
Discussion points
- What are butterflies before they are adults?
- How many legs do insects have?
- Why are insects important?
- What are the larvae of butterflies called?
- What do butterflies eat?
- Why are butterflies important?
- How can we help butterflies to thrive?
Teaching tips:
Enjoy a butterfly hunt in and around the school environment. Which butterflies can children identify?
Children can use the knowledge from this activity to help them identify butterflies for The Big Butterfly Count.
This is great for ‘working scientifically’ through observing closely and recording information. Sighting information can be recorded in Survey of butterfly species. Or write about the butterfly life cycle in Butterfly life cycle - advanced.
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