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- 4th - 7th
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Students discover how to identify the butterflies or moths found in their Illinois County. They use the Lepidoptera database list to find the scientific names, searching field guides and the Internet for the common name. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 5th
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Students create a Venn Diagram comparing moths and butterflies. They view the differences between frogs and toads as well. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students observe moths and butterflies, recording their likes and differences. They write a comparison/contrast essay about the two. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 5th
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Students identify the differences and similarities between a butterfly and a moth. They complete a Venn diagram, participate in class discussion and conduct related Internet research on the topic. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students compare and contrast the similarities and differences between butterflies and moths. With a parent partner, they identify the stages of both insects. Using the internet, they discover how it can be used to gather information on the insects and practice navigating through various websites. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students examine the similarities and differences between moths and butterflies. They participate in a virtual field trip using a designated web site. They design a computer based slideshow using the information they find on the Internet. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 4th
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Students examine the life cycle of a butterfly. They place caterpillars in a cage and observe their change to a butterfly. Students discover how much a caterpillar eats and annotate growth information. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students investigate the similarities and differences between moths and butterflies. They analyze unlabeled pictures of moths and butterflies and discuss their observations, record the characteristics of both, and create a large scale model of a butterfly or a moth. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students create a four square essay about butterflies and moths. Using a database, students gather information about the life cycle of the butterfly and moth. Working in groups, they organize their information using a graphic organizer. The information is then used to complete a four square essay summarizing their research. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students compare and contrast the characteristics of the butterfly and the moth. Through classification, students observe the subtle differences in the moth and the butterfly. Students complete a worksheet classifying butterflies and moths into the proper categories. Worksheet with answer key is provided. Full Review »