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Which subject	Natural science
What topic	Caterpillars and butterflies
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 5
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Caterpillars and Butterflies

Subject

Natural Science

Topic

Caterpillars and Butterflies

Grade/Age Group

Year 5

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

Objectives

To understand the life cycle of caterpillars and butterflies.
To identify the stages of metamorphosis.
To appreciate the ecological role of butterflies in the environment.

Materials

Life cycle charts of butterflies
Video on caterpillars and butterflies
Art supplies (paper, crayons, markers)
Worksheets for individual work
Projector for video presentation

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for Science, focusing on the understanding of life cycles, ecosystems, and the roles of insects in nature.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Brief discussion about what students know about butterflies. Present the lesson objectives.
2	Video Presentation	10 mins	Show a video demonstrating the life cycle of a butterfly, highlighting the stages from caterpillar to butterfly.
3	Discussion	5 mins	Lead a class discussion on the video. Ask prompt questions about the different stages of metamorphosis.
4	Activity	5 mins	Have students create a life cycle chart of a butterfly using art supplies. Students can work individually or in pairs.
5	Wrap-up	3 mins	Summarise key points from the lesson. Reinforce the importance of butterflies in the ecosystem. Give homework instructions.
6	Homework Explanation	2 mins	Explain the homework assignment: write a short paragraph about what they learned and draw a butterfly. Notes that homework will be checked without presentation.

Homework

Students will write a short paragraph summarising what they learned about caterpillars and butterflies and draw a butterfly. This homework will be collected and reviewed without requiring any student presentations in front of the class.

Assessment

Informally assess students' understanding during the discussion and activities.
Review the homework to gauge individual comprehension of the topic.

Reflection

After the lesson, consider what went well and what could be improved for future lessons. Reflect on student engagement and understanding based on their activity and homework.