Climate Change Impacts Butterflies: Writing Lesson
Created by Teacher(s): Elaine Makarevich|Published on: December 19, 2023
Grades: K, 1, 2
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Science, English Language Arts
Duration: 50 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: North America
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Synopsis
This lesson introduces the effects of climate change on the life cycle of the monarch butterfly in North America.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students learn the Butterfly Rhyme and act it out with visuals.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students play a card game to learn about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly and the effects of climate change on this insect.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students decorate the Butterfly Rhyme with illustrations that show the stages of the life cycle and write about how we can help butterflies.
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Elaine Makarevich
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Elaine Makarevich holds a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University and a Master of Education from East Stroudsburg University and Centenary University. She has more than 30 years of experience teaching all subjects for grades K–6, with expertise in science, Earth and Space Sciences, mathematics, engineering, computer science, English language arts, and social studies. Elaine holds Supervisor and Gifted Education certifications and currently serves as SubjectToClimate's Chief Outreach Officer, supporting educators in integrating meaningful climate education into their classrooms.
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