Process

1. Research butterflies and/or moths

Using the websites and videos listed on the "Resources" tab, research information about each type of butterfly and moth. Record the information you gather on the recording sheet that is provided. You must find out the name of the butterfly/moth, appearance of the butterfly/moth, food of the butterfly/moth, habitat of your butterfly/moth, and 2-3 other facts about the one you choose.

2. Choose a butterfly or moth to report on

Once you have gathered all the information, you will decide which butterfly/moth you would like to become an expert about. Choose one type of butterfly/moth to create a written report or presentation.

Your report must include:

• the type of butterfly or moth
• a description of the appearance and size of your butterfly or moth
• a description of the food sources of your butterfly or moth
• a description of the habitat/area of the world your butterfly or moth lives
• a map that demonstrates where your butterfly or moth lives in the world
• a minimum of 2 other unique facts about your butterfly or moth
• illustrations, photographs, or other images that support the information on each page of your report

3. Create your model

You will create an model for your butterfly or moth to add to our "Butterfly and Moth Museum". You may create your model using paper, clay, recyclables, paint, and other materials. Please get adult assistance when using any heat or tools.

Your model must include:

• a 3D representation of the appearance of your butterfly/moth that is accurate to your research
• a unique and creative use of materials
• Optional: You may choose to represent the life cycle stages, habitat or food source in your model of the butterfly, but it is not required.

3a. (Optional from above): Create a life cycle poster

You will create an poster that represents the stages of your butterfly or moth's life cycle.

• a representation of the appearance of your butterfly/moth at each life cycle stage that is accurate to your research
• labels for each stage of the life cycle
• a brief explanation of what happens at each stage of the life cycle

4. Present your information to the class

Practice orally presenting your butterfly report. We will be presenting the information to the rest of the class very soon. Remember to cover all aspects of the required criteria above. You must tell them all the information you researched about your butterfly/moth during your presentation. You will also explain the process to creating your model, including materials used and how you constructed it.