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Games on Echolocation

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Get a little batty with life science! This fun simulation game replicates how bats use echolocation to hunt moths in their native Hawaiian habitat. After creating blind folds and discussing some basic principles of echolocation, students...
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Who am I?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Here is a colorful worksheet that has learners identify 16 different kinds of insects. Each insect has an accurate and colorful drawing associated with it. The insect names are at the bottom of the worksheet, and pupils must match up...
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Butterflies

For Teachers 3rd
Butterflies and moths are the stars of this biology resource. In it, learners see how to distinguish a butterfly from a moth. They discover new vocabulary, perform an experiment, and do some coloring on pages that are embedded in the...
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Is it a Moth or a Butterfly?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders 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...
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Butterfly Round-Up

For Teachers 2nd - Higher Ed
Students classify the characteristics of butterflies and moths moths. In this life cycle lesson plan, students identify butterflies and moths common in the state of Iowa as well as their characteristics.  Students then learn the proper...
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Moths and Butterflies crossword puzzle

For Students 4th - 8th
In this moths and butterflies worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle about moths and butterflies. Students complete 26 blanks in the crossword puzzle.
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Butterfly and Moth Internet Hunt

For Students 3rd - 8th
For this butterflies and moths worksheet, students click on the links in the questions about butterflies and moths to find the answers to the questions and then come back and answer the questions. Students answer 14 questions total.
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Main Idea and Supporting Details on Two Topics-Neeraj and Moths

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners explore details, supporting details, and main idea statements.  In this details and ideas lesson, students view two video segments  and determine relevant details.  Learners identify the main ideas and defend them.
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Cloze Activity: Mini Worlds

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this butterflies, moths, and caterpillars cloze procedure worksheet, students review a brief selection that is missing 10 words and then attempt to fill in each blank with a word they think the author might have used. A word bank is...
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Super Scientist Quiz

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this science worksheet, students match each of the descriptions on the right to the correct scientist listed on the right. There are thirty scientists to identify and match on the sheet.
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Butterfly or Moth?

For Teachers K - 2nd
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...
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A Moth Is Not a Butterfly!

For Teachers K - 5th
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.
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Going Buggy!

For Teachers K - 4th
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...
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Mini Worlds

For Students 5th - 8th
In this insects learning exercise, students 18 questions regarding butterflies, moths, bees and spiders. A print out version of this learning exercise is available, but the online version contains links to various webpages with...
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Butterflies and Moths- Order Lepidoptera

For Students 7th - 10th
In this butterfly and moth worksheet, students describe the difference between the two as well as label different parts of a butterfly and moth.
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Moth

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In this animal facts worksheet, students will read information about moths including what they eat and where they live. Then students will color a picture of a moth.
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Being Safe While Growing Up

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify ways that both insects and humans protect themselves from physical and biological hazards in their environment. They rear moths from egg to adult and consider the importance of trusting their own instincts.