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          The Beautiful Butterfly

An Internet Scavenger Hunt on Butterflies

Created by Nicole Dagerman                                               

 

Introduction: Have you ever wondered how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly? Have you ever examined a butterfly up close? Here are some interesting questions to answer and some great sites to explore to learn more about these beautiful creatures . Try to answer as many of the questions as you can  before you look at the answers. Enjoy!

 

                                               

Questions:

1) How many different kinds of butterflies are there?

2) How fast do butterflies fly?

3) Where can I find butterflies?

4) Do butterflies have teeth?

5) Why do caterpillars turn into butterflies?

6) Where do butterflies go when it rains?

7) How do butterflies fly?

8) Can butterflies be damaged by handling?

9) Why do butterfly wings have such brilliant colors?

10) What do butterflies eat?

                                                   

Internet Resources:

Children's butterfly site

Kids Planet

Butterflies and Bugs

The Light keeper

National Geographic Kids                                       

All about Butterflies

The Butterfly Website

Amazing Butterflies

Butterfly Haven

Butterfly Website

 

The Bonus Question: How does a caterpillar turn into a beautiful butterfly? What is it called?  Explain your answer.

 

                                                        answer page

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Last updated Wednesday May 12, 2004

Copyright© February 16 2004