Butterflies and Moths - The similarities and differences activities and worksheets

About this curriculum

Over 40+ activities encourage students to learn the similarities and differences between moths and butterflies. Students will find out the strange facts about their colors, sizes, shapes, and habits. Use these activities to help you teach and review your students skills in the areas of science, reading, vocabulary, phonics, research, and language. A teacher guide and answer key complete this resource. The learning objectives will: Introduce students to the insect world by studying the habits and life styles of two species of insects. Teach students how to identify the body parts of a butterfly, a moth and a caterpillar and their functions. Inform students of the four stages of development of butterflies, moths and caterpillars. Develop the awareness of the importance of butterflies and moths in our environment. Compare the characteristics of moths and butterflies noting their similarities and differences. Recognition of harm and damage caused by insects Development of reading and language skills with materials related to a topic Resources for the teacher: Teacher Assessment Rubric Student Self-Assessment Rubric Teacher Notes: Introduction, Teaching Suggestions…