Butterfly Parts and Marks
Learn how to identify and describe a butterfly using body part names and field marks.
4-H Pollinators
Inside the fascinating world of the insects and animals that keep the Earth alive.
About the Activities
Take a look outside: Many of the trees and flowers you see exist because of the insects and animals that transfer pollen from one plant to another. These pollinators are an essential link in nature. From ants to bees, butterflies to hummingbirds, pollinators lead to healthy crops, food, medicines, and more.
Learn more about these fascinating animals as you make simple and fun crafts with supplies you have at home. Don't forget to take the quizzes and see if you have the Flower Power to become a Pollinator Pro!
Grades: Pre-K-10
Topic: STEM, Biology
Brought to you by Corteva Agriscience and Colorado State University Extension
Special thanks to Patrick Pulis, Program Associate, and Wade Ingle, Principal Investigator of 4-H/Colorado State University Extension and The West Greeley Conservation District for making this program possible.
Ants
Start off 4-H Pollinators by learning about ants and the role they play in pollination and how they work as a community. They are hard workers! Get to work making your own craft ant as you get to know these small but mighty insects.
Grades: Pre-K-3
Bats
You probably don't think about bats as pollinators. It's true! Design a bat mask as you learn about the different types of bats and how these flying mammals take part in pollination and keep their ecosystem healthy.
Grades: Pre-K-5
Bees
You've probably seen bees buzzing around flowers and know they make honey, but there is so much more to these fuzzy bugs! Get busy making your own craft honey bee while learning about how bees help pollinate.
Grades: K-7
Butterflies
Butterflies are more than just a pretty bug. Just like bees, they're hard at work as they travel from flower to flower. Learn about the butterfly life cycle and how these winged beauties take part in pollination.
Grades: Pre-K-4
Hummingbirds
See if you can attract a glimmer of hummingbirds! Using recycled materials and simple craft supplies, make your own hummingbird feeder while learning about how these tiny birds pollinate flowers.
Grades: 3-10
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Shop 4-H Curriculum and Products
Shop 4-H offers university-backed STEM curriculum, educational kits, products and supplies to expand your knowledge of butterflies, insects and more.
Butterfly Bingo
This bingo game comes with pieces for 2-6 players and makes learning about butterflies fun! Each card has facts about butterflies and their relatives. The first person to cover the selected pattern and yell "caterpillar" wins!
$16.99
Butterfly Curriculum Youth Digital Download
Youth learn to identify the butterfly families and common butterflies.
Each purchase provides 1 access code. All access codes will be emailed within one business day after processing.
$5.00
Butterfly Curriculum Leader Digital Download
Find facilitator tips, activity guides, and additional resources for the Project Butterfly WINGS curriculum.
Each purchase provides 1 access code. All access codes will be emailed within one business day after processing.
$5.00
Monarchs on the Move Challenge Kit
Youth learn about the life cycle of monarch butterflies and understand the challenges that impact their declining population including habitat loss, extreme weather, and pest management.
$29.95
All About Insects Bundle
Grades: Pre-K-3
Includes three activities and an insect collecting jar. Youth learn the basics of insects and search for insect clues and insects.
$7.95
Teaming With Insects Curriculum
Grades: 3-12
Introduce kids to the world of insects through activities that expand on the basic concepts of biodiversity, invasive species, integrated pest management, and forensic entomology.
$26.95
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