The main objective of the unit is to introduce young children to the concept of life cycles by using one organism as an example. Students also learn observational and recording skills, and add to their scientific vocabulary.

A Butterfly Museum
From the Academy of Natural Sciences.  Online exhibits and Ask an Expert.

Butterfly Life Cycle Art Project
Kid use various materials to make a chrysalis that tramsforms into a butterfly.

Butterfly Life Requirements
All about the physical environment that butterflies need.

Monarch Migration Project
General site on animal migration with a big section about Monarch butterfiles.

Children's Butterfly Site Hotlist
WOW!  A great list of fun butterfly sites appropriate for kids, parents, and teachers.

What is an Entomologist?
Karen Oberhauser and Liz Goehring are two scientists who work with monarch butterflies.  Learn about what they do.