1. Butterflies
Erika Lanzillotto
First Grade

2. Technology Integration Rationale
Butterflies are animals that illustrate an amazing life cycle. Their
ability to transform from a caterpillar into a butterfly is a topic that
is very interesting to children. This topic can be extremely
interactive and engaging when it is properly paired with
technology. Butterflies are often hard to find in everyday life so
technology allows for students to observe and learn about these
amazing creatures without even leaving the classroom. Students
can watch videos, read interactive books, see live feeds, and even
sing songs about butterflies all with their access to technology.
This technological experience helps those learners who might not
learn best by just reading a textbook and who really thrive by
being engaged in the material. Technology gives many different
outlets for learning.
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3. Videos from the Internet
LIFE CYCLE VIDEO! THE VERY HUNGRY
CATERPILLAR

4. Blog from the Internet
The blog linked below is by a teacher
who had her students raise
caterpillars until they developed into
butterflies. I think this is great for
students because they would be able
to follow the development of the
caterpillars on this blog. Students can
even view this blog before starting
their own butterfly life cycles in their
own classrooms. By viewing this, they
will know what to expect.
Butterfly Life Cycle Blog

5. Podcast from the Internet
This podcast is a great way for
students to listen to other students
teach them about the life cycle of a
butterfly. I think this is extremely
beneficial for the students especially
because of the fact that it is students
around their age, describing the life
cycle in simpler terms. This would be
helpful for the students and help them
feel connected to students around the
world.
CLICK THIS LINK FOR
PODCAST

6. Internet Resource One
National Geographic Kids
- This website gives students the chance to explore fun facts
on the monarch butterfly. It shows students pictures of the
butterflies, videos to explore and interactive maps of
where they can be found. This is a great tool that can help
students become experts on the monarch butterfly and
also many other species.

7. Internet Resource Two
San Diego Zoo KIDS
– This website is a fun, colorful and interactive place for
students to come to learn about butterflies. The
animal noises and sounds of life that fill the classroom
when you click on the link will get all of the students
excited to learn. The butterfly link clearly displays
important information about butterflies such as their
habitats, where they live and what they eat. They also
have interactive activities where students can color in
butterflies or make their own with tissue paper. All
students will be locked to the screen when exploring
this site.

8. Internet Resource Three
NWF for Kids
-NWF is the National Wild Life Federation
- This website is a great interactive way for students to
follow “Ranger Rick” and learn about the great things
about any animal they might want to learn about. It is
great for learning about butterflies because students
can search and find so many fun facts, activities and
games relating to butterflies. This is a great way for the
students to expand their understanding on the topic
while having fun.

9. Kidspiration Diagram

10. Teaching Materials
• Draw Butterfly Life Cycle
– Students can use this worksheet to illustrate their
understanding of the butterfly life cycle. Each student
can draw their lifecycles in the boxes provided.
• Butterfly Songs
– This link has great songs that students can sing about
butterflies. Singing is great for younger students and
will be a great way for students to remember key
words and information about butterflies.

11. Teaching Materials (Part 2)
• Butterfly Interactive Game
– This game is similar to the story of The Very Hungry
Caterpillar in which the caterpillar has to eat so that it
can build its cocoon to form into a butterfly. This very
simple game is perfect for a first grade student and
will get the students up and involved and feeling
special because they helped the caterpillar grow.
• Butterfly Word Search
– This word search is great for a first grade level. It helps
students become familiar with key butterfly
vocabulary.

12. Subject-Specific Internet Based
Resource
• Butterfly Species in
Connecticut
– This website gives students and
teachers the opportunity to
search for the specific butterfly
types in our area. I think it
would be exciting for students
to be able to search what
butterflies are not only in
Connecticut, but in their county
specifically. This is a great
resource because it makes the
topic relatable for the students.

13. Uses of the Internet
• interactive website
– A great interactive website I found is called The
Butterfly Website. This website gives students so
many options and so many outlets to learn the topic
of butterflies. It is extremely interactive and great for
students of all learning styles.
• online books
– The link above is to a search of online books on
butterflies. This is great for students who want a
deeper understanding on the topic of butterflies.
Rather than having to travel to the library, they can
view literature on butterflies online.

14. Web 2.0
Wiggio
This site is a great way to keep everyone on the
same page at all times. It is a website that every
student and their parents will be able to sign into
that the teacher can interact with them through.
This is especially important for students who
might miss a day of class or need extra help with
a certain topic. This constant interaction makes
sure that everyone stays in the loop.