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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Natural Selection: Peppered Moths

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
Can human activity influence the colors of moths? The simulation explains how pollution changed the color of tree bark, which led to the survival of a different variation of moths. It also discusses the shift back as air quality improves.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Clear Wing Moths

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Clear-wing Moths (Sesiidae), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this family and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Diamond Backed Moth

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Diamond-backed Moths (Plutella xylostella), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can...