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As a long-term project, you can rear monarch butterflies at home or in a classroom. This article contains practical tips on successfully rearing monarchs, and ways in which you can increase your chances of observing the changes that occur during their metamorphosis. Caretaking details are provided for every stage of the monarch butterfly's life: egg, larva, pupa, adult. This article contains information about many species of milkweed plants - the main food and habitat for monarchs. Also includes information and instructions for building cages for monarch butterflies.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 to 12 months
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 6 - adult
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- monarch eggs
- milkweed
- sticks
- sanitized glass jar
- string
- cage - several ideas for construction are included
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Cells
- Cell Division
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Diversity of Life
- Animals
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Cells
Informal Categories
- Animals
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, Monarch Watch,