Big Kids
- Imagine humans built cocoons and transformed, like caterpillars do. What would we look like when we came out?
Little Kids
- If you had wings, like a butterfly, what would they look like?
Follow-up Questions
Big Kids
- What would your cocoon look like? What would you make it out of?
Little Kids
- Where would you fly to with your new wings?
Fun Fact
Many caterpillars spin their cocoons in concealed locations, such as the underside of leaves, at the base of a tree, or hanging from a small branch. They also attach small twigs or pieces of vegetation to the outside of their cocoon to hide it from predators. How would you camouflage your cocoon to keep safe?
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