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The Butterflies in Space Teacher's Guide uses "life in space" to encourage learners to conduct their own open-ended scientific investigations. The guide provides information about the Butterflies in Space experiment conducted aboard the International Space Station and instructions on how to build a habitat and conduct open-ended experiments. The experiment instructions begin on page 11 of the PDF. Learners can build a "Clamshell Habitat" or a "Box Habitat" to raise Painted Lady butterflies.
- 1 to 4 weeks
- Over $20 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 18
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Painted Lady butterfly eggs and/or larvae
- Butterfly food
- Adult Butterfly Nectar (1 ounce sugar, 4 ounces water, and 2 pinches of salt)
- Cotton balls
- Pot and stove or hot pot for boiling nectar
- Small paintbrush
- Standard fluorescent bulb in a
- Clear plastic box (item number 079-C)
- Clear or white 7-day medicine organizer, 6 in. x 1.25 in. (available at most pharmacies)
- Drill (or nail and pair of pliers)
- Red permanent marker
- Clear, hinged
- 4 clean individual portion cups and 2 lids
- Distilled water
- Hot glue gun and glue
- Pair of scissors
- Plastic report cover
- Sheet of cardboard
- Student sheets (pp. 20-24)
- Measuring tools
- Camera (optional)
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Astronomy
- Probes, Satellites and Spacecraft
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Astronomy
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
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Engineering
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Animals
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Ecology
- Ecosystems
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Diversity of Life
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
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Data Analysis and Probability
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Physical Sciences
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Motion and Forces
- Gravity
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Volume and Density
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Motion and Forces
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The Nature of Science
- Science and Society
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The Scientific Process
- The Scientific Worldview
- About Inquiry
- Asking Questions
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Research and Development
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Vogt, Gregory L. ; Moreno, Nancy P. ; Countryman, Stefanie
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Baylor College of Medicine, 2009
Funding Sources:
- NASA, NCC 9-58
- Houston Endowment Inc.
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute