Monarch Butterfly Presentations in Schools  

Description Students learn about the life cycle by observing monarch eggs and pupae, holding larvae and feeding adults. I explain the relationship between butterflies and plants and bring in several varieties of milkweed. I explain the fall and spring migrations and students watch video clips of the over wintering colonies in Mexico. We tag several monarchs indoors then go outside to release them at the end of each session.

Classroom Sessions I present up to 4 one-hour sessions per day. One classroom per session is best though teachers may double up classrooms if necessary (about 50 students.)

Time of Year September, October, April, May.

Fee Please contact me to discuss fees and contract arrangements.

AV Equipment I will need a video projector or TV/DVD player.

Concepts are grade level-dependent. Animal behavior, reproductive life cycle, insect body structures, plant & animal relationships, migration, populations. 

Science standards My monarch butterfly presentations meet numerous national and sate science standards.