# Metamorphosis in the field of natural phenomena – many small wonders

> URL: https://www.schlosstorgelow.de/en/metamorphosis-in-the-field-of-natural-phenomena-many-small-wonders  
> Language: en  
> Description: When nature awakens outside, our lessons come to life as well. In 6th grade, the focus in the subject of natural phenomena was on metamorphosis.

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*When nature awakens outside, our lessons come to life – full of small wonders and big questions. In the 6th grade, the focus in the subject of natural phenomena was on metamorphosis: close-up, lively, and filled with many moments of wonder.*

For several weeks, the sixth-grade students observed the fascinating life cycle of butterflies. They watched as small larvae developed into caterpillars, how these pupated, and – as if by magic – how butterflies finally emerged from their cocoons.

The amazement was not limited to the sixth grade – the biology advanced course from K2 also took the opportunity to observe this natural wonder. And in the teachers’ lounge, the news spread quickly: those who had time stopped by briefly to take a look at the transformation.

**Interdisciplinary research – Natural phenomena meets school garden**  
  
Especially beautiful: The project was a collaboration between the subject of Natural Phenomena and the subject of School Garden. What started in the classroom continued in the garden – there, where the butterflies were released into freedom after hatching.

**Ladybugs are also getting ready.**  
  
In addition to the butterflies, the students also observed the metamorphosis of ladybugs. Tiny eggs became larvae, then pupae – and finally the popular good luck charms with their bright red wings.

**A home for wild bees**

Together with Mrs. and Mr. Schlüter, the children also built nesting aids for the Red Mason Bee. This site-faithful wild bee pollinates with impressive perseverance and is therefore a true enrichment for the school garden. In the coming weeks, the newly seeded wildflower meadow is intended to provide the insects with a blooming home. The hope: a buzzing, lively ecosystem – right in the middle of the school grounds.

**Sleeping Place Refrigerator**  
It is already clear: In autumn, the cocoons of the masonry bees will be collected and carefully stored in the refrigerator – a natural overwintering, completely without winter sleep in the garden bed. Will it work? Our young researchers will observe this very closely.