Life Cycle Study, Part 2: In the Chrysalis

Our caterpillars grew and grew, and then they started making their way to the top of the cup.
Then we noticed that some started to hang into a 'J' shape, which means they are getting ready to form their chrysalis.

One by one, each caterpillar changed. Look carefully to find the one in chrysalis.

Some of us were even able to observe one as it was changing. The caterpillar sheds it's skin one last time, hardens and wiggles around until it is completely sealed inside.

We counted and documented how many had changed by the end of the first day.

We also noticed how the caterpillars were hanging from a very small thread, and used tape and pipe cleaners to explore caterpillars hanging and forming their chrysalises.

When we came back to school the next class day, all of the caterpillars had changed.

We were able to observe them more closely when we moved them into the butterfly habitat.

And now we wait!