BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION / EXPLORATORY ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM DETAILS



Program Title

Rainforest Butterflies
 
Provider Name
Rainforest Exploration
 
Steve Fratello

West Islip , NY 11795
Phone:
631-321-1509
Email:
danusha2@verizon.net
Website:

Program Description
Observe and discuss displays of spectacular rainforest butterflies and moths from the world's tropical rainforests, many collected by presenter. Discuss rainforest geography, climate, Lepidoptera life cycle, insect body parts, differences between butterflies and moths, camouflage and other scientific concepts using tropical insects as models. Presenter has explored the world's tropical rainforests for approximately 1,000 days including leading scientific expeditions for the Smithsonian and Field Museums. Correlates directly with the study of Tropical Rainforests, Animal Adaptations and Traits.
 

Categories
Science, Visual Arts (VA) ,
 



Additional Resources 

Program Recommendations
Grades
3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Professional Development



See Video  
Arts Standards
2,4


Other Standards 
MST



Curriculum Connections 
Biology , Environmental Studies , ,



Culturally Responsive 
1,2,3



Cost 
Cost Single: $1200/day, up to 4 programs
Cost Multiple: $1200/day, up to 4 programs


Duration
60 minutes