FOR TEACHERS & STUDENTS
MUSIC VIDEO
Monarchs and Man
MONARCHS and MAN – Journey for Peace is an animated, musical educational video ~ a plea for habitat awareness! WATCH and SING ALONG as a fluttering monarch travels a symbolic journey of hope!
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BOOK // FIRST EDITION
Monarch Buddies
~ Munch-a-Bunch of Milkweed! ~ A dynamic teaching tool and kid-friendly book that delivers full color photos, scientific facts and the complete monarch life cycle. The book celebrates the caterpillar antics of “buddies” Max and Maisy, who are inspired by their mentor, Montgomery. Dedicated to milkweed preservation, the story ending leaves a lasting impression of human impact upon the environment and a reminder of the importance of Milkweed.
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Monarch Magic!
~ Butterfly Activities & Nature Discoveries packs 100 Pages with over 60 updated extraordinary photographs and a new Curriculum Guide ~ a dynamic teaching tool for monarch beginners, educators and workshop settings! Children and adults experience the complete Life Cycle,Preservation of the Milkweed Habitat, Plant and Seed Resource Links, the 3000-mile Mighty Migration, Raise & Release, Butterfly “Waystation” Gardening, exciting crafts for kids, and MORE!
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MUSIC
One Big World:
Anthem for Peace
Original Song ~ Lynn Rosenblatt
Orchestration ~ Ned Rosenblatt
Research & Science
Monarch Watch Dedicated to Education, Conservation and Preservation. http://monarchwatch.org
Journey North Journey North engages citizen scientists in a global study of wildlife migration and seasonal change. http://learner.org/jnorth/
University of Minnesota Monarch Lab The Monarch Lab aims to combine real science with techniques that work for both teachers and students. http://monarchlab.org
Monarchs at Pismo Beach Each year thousands of Monarch Butterflies flock to Pismo Beach. From late October to February, the butterflies cluster in the limbs of Eucalyptus trees at Pismo State Beach. http://www.monarchbutterfly.org/
Friends of the Monarchs Dedicated to preserving and restoring the monarch butterfly habitat in Pacific Grove California. http://pgmuseum.org/
Monarch Butterfly Garden is a nature blog filled with tips, ideas, and resources designed to guide you through the challenges of creating a successful butterfly garden and raising healthy monarch butterflies. http://monarchbutterflygarden.net/
Grow Milkweed Plants helps citizen scientists locate and learn about milkweed native to their part of the country (USA). In 2016 Brad Grimm commissioned a garden planter that has become The Biggest Little Butterfly Garden In The World and is registered with Monarch Watch as Monarch Waystation 8269. http://www.growmilkweedplants.com/
Save Our Monarchs Save Our Monarchs is a grassroots 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving the embattled monarch butterflies by planting milkweed plants – the monarch caterpillar’s only source of sustenance. http://saveourmonarchs.org/
Monarch Joint Venture Bring the Magic of Monarchs to Your Classroom, Home, and Communities. http://monarchjointventure.org
Monarch Butterfly Fund Your donation is tax deductible and will help MBF continue our projects dedicated to the conservation of monarch butterflies. http://monarchconservation.org/donate/
Butterfly Encounters Milkweed Varieties East Coast to West. http://butterflyencounters.com
The Monarch Magic Co. Bring the Magic of Monarchs to Your Classroom, Home, and Communities. http://monarchmagic.com
Lupine Gardens, LLC Chemical Free Native Nursery in Amery, WI, offering seeds and plants to benefit our native wildlife. Pollinator-friendly perennial plants for your yard or for large habitat restoration. We do not use neo-nics or systemics. www.lupinegardens.com
Monarch Gardens – Prairie Garden Consulting & Design helps homeowners, schools, and businesses choose native prairie plants. http://www.monarchgard.com/
Reading Materials for Younger Students
- Monarch Magic!: Butterfly Activities & Nature Discoveries by Lynn Rosenblatt – 4-8 year olds
- How to Raise Monarch Butterflies: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids (
- Monarch and Milkweed by Helen Frost, 2008 – pre-school-grade 2
- Monarch! Come Play With Me by Ba Rea – 6-12 year olds
- Great Butterfly Migrations by Laura Marsh, National Geographic Readers, 2010 – grades 2 and up
- Monarch Butterfly by Gail Gibbons, 2011 – grades 2-4
- Hurry and the Monarch by Antoine O’Flatharta, 2005 – grades K‐4
- Monarch Butterflies Life Cycles by Julie Murray, 2007 ‐ pre K-3
Reading Materials for Older Students and Adults
- How to Raise Monarch Butterflies: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids (How It Works) by Carol Pasternak
- The Monarch Butterfly: International Traveler by Dr. Fred Urquhart
- The Monarch Butterfly: Uniting a Continent by Karen Oberhauser, Monica Missrie, Eduardo Rendon and Eligio Garcia Serrano, 2003
- Chasing Monarchs: Migrating with the Butterflies of Passage by Robert M. Pyle, 1999
- Monarch Butterfly: A Wonder of Nature, edited by Juan C. Morales and Salvador F. Crotte, published by Industria Fotographique Mexiquense Editorial De C.V., 2008
- The Amazing Monarch: The Secret Wintering Grounds of an Endangered Butterfly by Windle Turley, 2010
- Learning from Monarchs – A Teachers Handbook by Ba Rea, 2010
- Flight Behavior (Fiction) by Barbara Kingsolver, 2012
Where to Find Live Specimens for Classroom Use
- Educational Science – Monarch Larvae, Milkweed and Rearing Kits Available
- University of Minnesota – Monarch Store – Larvae (ships to Minnesota and Wisconsin only)
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