Things You'll Need:
- Cardboard
- Scissors
- Pennies
- Tape
- Pencil
- Modeling clay
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Step 1
Fold a piece of cardboard and trace a picture of a butterfly on the fold. The wings must be symmetrical for this project to work.
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Step 2
Cut out the butterfly, and let the students color or decorate it before doing the experiment.
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Step 3
Tape two pennies to the backs of the butterfly wings. Tape these near the top of the front set of wings.
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Step 4
Balance the butterfly on the eraser of a pencil. The butterfly should balance near its head.
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Step 5
Make a clay base for your butterfly stand by rolling up a piece of clay. Stick the pencil into the clay ball and watch the butterfly balance on its own. Adjust the position of the pennies if necessary to keep the center of gravity at the butterfly's head.










