Butterfly Observations Challenge

Have you ever wondered where butterflies come from? In this Observation Challenge, we are going to observe the life cycle of butterflies using the Scientific Method. Our STEM Hero is Maria Merian, a little girl who was so fascinated with butterflies she spent her life studying and drawing them.

All our Challenges are created in such a way that Trainees of any age can use them. Our test Trainee group ranges in age from 7 years old to 14 years old. However, we have had 5-year-olds successfully complete Challenges with assistance and even a few parents joined their Trainees to learn to code! We recommend simplifying the task for younger Trainees and helping them with the Challenge Kits. For older students, we recommend that they go more in-depth and that their finished solution is of a higher standard and more detailed. We have also taken into consideration different learning styles. So the Portfolio and Lessons can be adapted to each Trainee’s needs. Ultimately, our program is about working through the process. And you are never too young or too old to learn that skill.

For this Challenge, Trainees over 5 years old should be able to complete it with minimal assistance. Younger Trainees will require assistance.