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Elementary Science

Similarities & Differences in
Butterflies & Moths

Grade Level:
2
Subject:
Science
Topic:
Cooperative Learning
Objective:
Students will describe characteristics of moths and butterflies. Students will work together to create a model of a moth or butterfly.

General Learner Outcome:
Recognize pattern and order in objects and events studied; and, with guidance, record procedures and observations, using pictures and words; and make predictions and generalizations, based on observations. Describe the general structure and life habits of small crawling and flying animals; e.g., insects, spiders, worms, slugs; and apply this knowledge to interpret local species that have been observed. Specific Learner Outcome:
Compare and contrast small animals that are found in the local environment. These animals should include at least three invertebrates—that is, animals such as insects, spiders, centipedes, slugs, worms.
Reflection:
Closure: (5 min)
Review the lesson by having a class discussion with students about what they have learned today about butterflies and moths.
Prep:
Introduction: (5 min)
We will activate prior knowledge by posing two questions to the class; For example:
- Where have you seen butterflies or moths?
- What did they look like?
Giving each student time to think and to accommodate students who learn best by seeing instead of hearing, we will write these questions on the board. Students will then share their ideas with a partner. Students should be prepared to share their discussion with the class.

Note: We would inform the class about sharing with the class prior to their discussion.
Materials:
- Unlabeled pictures of butterflies and moths
- Glue, scissors, construction paper, pipe cleaners, markers, other materials to build model etc.
- Place mats
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