This film uses environmental sounds and close-up photography to follow the development of the insect as it goes through the stages from egg to butterfly. No narration. Suitable for primary and lower secondary levels.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
502883
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Adaptation - Biology - Juvenile films
Animals & Wildlife → Butterflies
Animals & Wildlife → Insects - Behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Insects - Metamorphosis
Animals & Wildlife → Nature study
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Crafts & Visual Arts → Nature photography
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Adaptation - Biology - Juvenile films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)