Learning About Life Cycles

The Mepham High School Library recently had some new arrivals. We purchased Insect Lore World of Eric Carle, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Butterfly Growing Kit with Live Caterpillars! We started with 6 very hungry caterpillar babies and nutritious food. When they become chrysalis, we will move them to the station log. When they hatch into butterflies (Painted Ladies), we will feed them sugar water and fruit. Then a few days later, we will release them into the courtyard. Come watch the journey. We will update this page with photographs so that you too can witness the life-cycle of a butterfly. 

I was truly surprised by how many students love this little project of ours. Many of them remember doing this in their homes and at elementary school. We are happy to bring back a blast from the past.  

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