The start

Since the student I have chosen is so young I, Emily, will be posting for him. He is a prekindergarten student and is four years old.

Instead of creating a KWL chart, we just discussed some of the things he already knows and some things he would like to know. 

K:

- a caterpillar looks like a worm

- a butterfly can fly

- somehow a caterpillar turns into a butterfly

W:

- how does a caterpillar turn into a butterfly?

- does the caterpillar or butterfly eat while they are in the cocoon?

- what does a butterfly eat?

Our unit question: What environment do butterflies need to survive and grow?

Our essential question: What do you think is the most important part of the life cycle and why do you think that?