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This is your life cycle, Monica Monarch!

7/30/2013

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One of my responsibilities as TRT was to select a project to complete while I was at the park this summer.
I wanted to shadow the scientists and learn more about the CVNP ecosystem.  I developed a butterfly unit that can be used at the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center. (CVEEC)   "Brilliant Butterflies"  reviews the magical metamorphosis these invertebrates complete during their life cycles plus the role butterflies have as pollinators in the ecosystem.  "Migrating Monarchs" requires students to literally jump through hoops to survive the migration headache that Monarchs endure to survive their 3000 mile journey.  The highlight of the unit is a readers theater that has Justin Beetle hosting "This is Your Life Cycle"  for Monica Monarch.   I am proud to say that this will be used at CVNP, posted on their website, and shared with all the national parks on an

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    Rosemary Krupar teaches 3rd grade at Crestwood Intermediate School.  She is working as a Teacher-Ranger-Teacher at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

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