Two students observe butterflies in their natural habitats in order to learn more about them. Contrasts the belief that insects can be studied by simple observation with the idea that it is necessary to kill and preserve insects in order to gain scientific knowledge about them. Suitable for upper primary level.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
505453
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Adaptation - Biology - Juvenile films
Animals & Wildlife → Butterflies
Animals & Wildlife → Insects - Behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Insects - Collection and preservation
Animals & Wildlife → Nature study
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Adaptation - Biology - Juvenile films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)