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Friday 4 April 2014

By Wing and wind

WALT: Use the text to find information

1. How do the Australian  butterflies make it safely to New Zealand? The Wind picks them up and blow’s them to Nz



2. Name the four species of butterflies that have come from Australia:Monarch,Blue Moon,Painted lady,Yellow Admiral.



3. Years ago, how come it was not possible for the butterflies to breed here in New Zealand?Because Nz didn’t have any swan plant



4. Today, how are the monarch butterflies now able to survive here?By eating swan leaves



5. How did the swan plant immigrate to New Zealand? because swan plants seed pods are full of soft fluff which was used to full up mattress



6. Name two ways the Monarch butterfly benefits from the swan plant:Swaw plants provide protection



7. What does the colour of the monarch mean to enemies? The colour means is a warning to the predators.  

Early finishers: Draw a picture on sumo paint showing how the butterflies get to New Zealand. Post on your blog with a few facts from the text.

1 comment:

  1. Hi there Dj

    I like your learning keep up the good work and have a good day.

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