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California Academy of Sciences: Science @ Home - Witnessing Butterflies Emerge

In this video, biologist Tim takes you on a tour of the rainforest’s butterfly emergence chamber, where butterflies hatch from their chrysalises and unfurl their wings for the very first time. 

While you watch this video, think about the four questions below. Share your answers with a friend or family member or just think in your head.

  • What do you think Tim, the biologist in the video, means by emergence?
  • Butterfly and moth pupae come in many different colors and sizes. Why do you think that is?
  • Butterflies are important for the environment around them. What are some of the things they do for plants?
  • How can you help protect rainforests?

 

 

 

Science @ Home

Got some science-loving small frys at home? Keep them engaged with an all-new array of themed activity packs created for kids ages 4-11, packed with guided videos, hands-on crafts, and real experiments. New packs published every month!


Science Topics
Biology, Zoology
Animals
Butterflies & Moths
Early Childhood, K-6
Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade

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California Academy of Sciences: Science @ Home - Witnessing Butterflies Emerge

In this video, biologist Tim takes you on a tour of the rainforest’s butterfly emergence chamber, where butterflies hatch from their chrysalises and unfurl their wings for the very first time. 

While you watch this video, think about the four questions below. Share your answers with a friend or family member or just think in your head.

  • What do you think Tim, the biologist in the video, means by emergence?
  • Butterfly and moth pupae come in many different colors and sizes. Why do you think that is?
  • Butterflies are important for the environment around them. What are some of the things they do for plants?
  • How can you help protect rainforests?

 

 

 

Science @ Home

Got some science-loving small frys at home? Keep them engaged with an all-new array of themed activity packs created for kids ages 4-11, packed with guided videos, hands-on crafts, and real experiments. New packs published every month!

Science Topics
Biology, Zoology
Animals
Butterflies & Moths
Early Childhood, K-6
Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade

What are you looking for?

Organization

California Academy of Sciences

Website URL

Type of Resource

Video
Virtual Field Trip

Assigned Categories