[ Lessons and Investigations ]
Soaring
Butterflies Spotted at . . .
99th Street Elementary School
9900 S. Wadsworth Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(213)564-2677
fax (213)249-9354
Project
InquiryInstitute Overview
The goal of Project Inquiry
is to incorporate the scientific inquiry process, problem solving skills,
social relevance, conceptual learning and a variety of technology resources.
Project Inquiry involves students in hands-on investigations that will
reinforce cooperative learning and foster the love of science in all children.
Project Inquiry team members include Diana
Sowul, Jeanne Weinberg and Susan Heggstrom.
About
99th Street Elementary School
We are located in urban Los
Angeles at the intersection of Century Blvd. and Wadsworth Ave. Our
student population consists of approximately 60% African American students
and 40% Latino students.
Butterflies
in the City
Welcome
to our site! You will discover how to develop a magnificent butterfly
habitat at your own school. .
Here are
the top 5 reasons why you should start a butterfly habitat at your school
:
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Beautify your campus
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Butterfly investigations provide
a variety of opportunities to utilize critical thinking skills by investigating
living things within their own environment . . .see butterfly
metamorphosis
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Develop an appreciation for nature
and heighten your sense of awareness for conservation
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Butterflies
theme can be integrated
throughout the curriculum
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Gardens are conducive to encouraging
community involvement
We hope you will be inspired to
start your own butterfly garden!