3FN23 – Science – The Butterfly’s Wing

How do FreeNode lessons work?

FreeNodes are instructor-led schooling lessons with a unique approach, granting you the freedom to independently teach using a personalized lesson plan. This autonomy enables you to tailor your lessons to suit students’ individual needs, learning styles, and interests.

To use a FreeNode, read the provided class outline & follow the formatting provided for each class. Make sure to touch on the Theocratic Connection in each class. Follow the outline closely so it is aligned with our main at-home curriculum.

How Do I Use the FreeNode?

Read this lesson plan before class to familiarize yourself with the ideas and concepts you’ll be teaching the students. You may print this page out if you need to use it as a reference point during live classes.

This lesson is a guide, but feel free to expand on the content or decrease/increase what you teach depending on the learning levels of the students in your class or the amount of time you have to cover the material.

Can I show videos in FN classes?

Yes, feel free to include additional material to supplement the class lesson material. Videos, Physical Objects, Games, Activities, etc. are okay to share in live classes.

Videos should have no advertisements or logos and should be viewed by you before showing them to the students to ensure no offensive or questionable content is included.

The video should make up only 1-3 minutes of the live class and should not take the place of instructor-led instruction. Videos should be supplementary only.

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Bookmarks help you keep track of lessons you’re going to teach in future live classes. The bookmarks you see are for all your bookmarked lessons across all grades.

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Class Lesson Plan

Objectives:

Students will explore the fascinating world of butterflies, emphasizing their wings, unique adaptations, and the design elements created by Jehovah. The lesson will also connect the study of butterflies to scientific innovations inspired by their design.

Materials:

Whiteboard/Chalkboard and markers/chalk
Visual aids (pictures of butterflies, butterfly life cycle, if available)
Interactive online resources (optional)

Introduction (5 minutes):

Begin with a brief discussion about butterflies, highlighting their beauty, unique features, and the concept of adaptation. Connect the study of butterflies to Jehovah’s creation.

Theocratic Connections:

Emphasize the beauty and diversity of Jehovah’s creation, highlighting the intricate design of butterflies.

Activity 1 – Butterfly Anatomy and Life Cycle (10 minutes):

Discuss the structure of butterfly wings, including forewings and hindwings. Talk about the eyes of a butterfly, emphasizing their incredible 360-degree view. Use visual aids to show different butterfly species, their wing patterns, and the variety of colors.

Discuss the life cycle of a butterfly, starting from the egg, through the caterpillar and chrysalis stages, to the emergence of the adult butterfly. Emphasize the transformation that occurs during the chrysalis stage, especially the formation of wings. Use visual aids or a poster to create a timeline of the butterfly life cycle. Discuss the unique process of wing development during the chrysalis stage. Share fascinating facts about butterflies, such as the Queen Alexandra’s birdwing and the Western Pygmy Blue. Discuss the importance of conservation for endangered species.

Activity 2 – Butterfly Adaptations, Self-Cleaning Wings, and Scientific Innovations (10 minutes):

Discuss how butterflies adapt to different environments, such as forests, deserts, and grasslands. Highlight the migratory behavior of butterflies during spring and fall. Discuss the importance of basking for butterflies to gain energy.

Discuss how butterfly wings are covered with tiny scales that create a water-resistant layer. Explain how this design allows butterflies to keep their wings clean. Discuss how scientists have used this self-cleaning concept to create innovative materials. Talk about the creation of water-resistant glass and other applications. Encourage students to brainstorm other possible applications of self-cleaning technology inspired by butterfly wings.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

Summarize the main points of the lesson, emphasizing the intricate design of Jehovah’s creation and the dynamic nature of the Earth.

Assessment:

Assess students’ ability to connect scientific concepts with appreciation for Jehovah’s creation. Evaluate student understanding of the sun’s movement and shadows, Earth’s rotation and Earth’s tilted axis.