Teacher Resources

Note to Teachers

This is a website that has been developed to supplement the science lesson on butterflies in the kindergarten classroom. Most of the activities are whole group and teacher-guided and can be used or left out according to your discretion. You need to purchase and set up a butterfly garden with your class for them to observe. This can be done here.

Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum Science

Standard 3.0 Life Science

Topic
C. Genetics

Indicator

1. Observe, describe and compare the life cycles of different kinds of animals and plants.

a. Identify and draw pictures that show what an animal (egg to frog) and a plant (seed to tree) looks like at each stage of its life cycle.

Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum Math

Standard 1.0 Knowledge of Algebra, Patterns, and Functions

Topic
A. Patterns and Functions

Indicator

2. Identify, copy, describe, create, and extend non-numeric patterns

d. Identify patterns in real-life situations

Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum Reading

Standard 2.0 Comprehension of Informational Text

Topic
A. Comprehension of Informational Text

Indicator

4. Determine important ideas and messages in informational texts
c. Retell important facts from a text

Library Media Outcomes

OUTCOME 4 Comprehend content in various types of media.

INDICATORS:

Seeks information from diverse sources, contexts, disciplines, and cultures.

Derives meaning from information presented creatively in a variety of formats.

Processes and evaluates content from a variety of sources by applying comprehension skills.

Technology Standards

V. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction

Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate use of technology in a curriculum-related instructional activity to support understanding, inquiry, problem solving, communication and/or collaboration.

Assess students’ learning/instructional needs to identify the appropriate technology for instruction.
Evaluate technology materials and media to determine their most appropriate instructional use.
Select and apply research-based practices for integrating technology into instruction.
Use appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction.
Select and use appropriate technology to support content-specific student learning outcomes.
Develop an appropriate assessment for measuring student outcomes through the use of technology.
Manage a technology-enhanced environment to maximize student learning.