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Students study bugs over a four week period.  In this insect collection of activities, students observe insects covering basic science concepts and skills, such as classification, observation, and responses to habitat.  Students develop a portfolio and focus on studying the colorful butterfly species.

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entomology, habitats, moths

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entomology, habitat, insects, moths, overview, science
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K - 4th
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Science
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