The new Project Butterfly WINGS curriculum has been added to the National 4-H Curriculum Collection. In Project Butterfly WINGS, youth explore the outdoors through guided inquiry, learn to identify the butterfly families and common butterflies, and contribute to science. Developed by the University of Florida, the curriculum is geared toward youth ages 9-13 and focuses on environmental science, citizen science, butterfly biology, identification, habitats and monitoring.
The curriculum consists of a Youth Project Guide, Facilitator’s Guide and interactive web site designed to encourage adolescent interest, understanding and long-term involvement in science. Leaders and youth without previous knowledge of butterflies can participate as the program transforms them from beginner to engaged citizen scientist. Youth participate in authentic, hands-on, collaborative research as they collect information about the butterflies in their communities and enter the data they collect into the interactive WINGS website. Scientists and the public use this information to further scientific knowledge and view the distribution and population trends of common butterfly species.
The Youth Guide (product #08392) and Facilitator’s Guide (product #08393) are each priced at $7.95 and can receive 35 percent discount if orders are placed by September 30. The books are just $5.17 with the special introductory discount and quantity discounts also apply.
To order, visit the 4-H mall at www.4-Hmall.org/curriculum.