Butterfly and Roots: Learning About Nature and Computers
Welcome to our journey of discovery! We'll learn how computers and nature work together.
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by Colleen O'Rourke
What is a Computer System?
Parts Working Together
Just like a computer has parts like a keyboard, screen, and mouse that work together, nature has systems too!
Example: Tree Roots
Tree roots act like a network, moving water and nutrients throughout the tree.
The Butterfly Life Cycle
1
Egg
The butterfly starts as a tiny egg.
2
Caterpillar
The egg hatches, and a caterpillar emerges.
3
Chrysalis
The caterpillar forms a chrysalis, a protective shell.
4
Butterfly
The butterfly emerges from the chrysalis, ready to fly.
Tree Roots and Butterfly Systems
1
Roots
A network of roots connects the tree to the ground, just like wires connect parts of a computer.
2
Butterfly
Each stage of the butterfly life cycle depends on the previous stage, just like programs in a computer rely on each other.
Making Animations with Scratch Jr.
Tree Roots
Create a water droplet moving through the roots of a tree.
Butterfly Life Cycle
Show the stages of the butterfly's life cycle from egg to butterfly.
Exploring the Outdoors
1
Observe
Look for tree roots and signs of butterflies.
2
Take Pictures
Capture what you see with a camera or app.
3
Share
Tell others about what you've learned.
Technology Helps Us Learn
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Technology
Computers and apps help us learn about nature.
2
Observation
We can see and explore nature more closely.
3
Understanding
We learn about how things work.
Keep Exploring!
Continue to explore nature, learn about computer systems, and share your discoveries with others!