McNulty first-graders learn about butterflies and moths

McNulty Academy first-graders recently learned about butterflies and moths.

The lesson, "Beautiful Insects - Butterflies and Moths," was presented by
instructors from the Scotia-Glenville Children's Museum, and it tied in nicely with
the first grade's recent lessons about butterflies from Mexico.

Students learned that butterflies and moths are insects and have four stages of
life: egg, larva, pupa and adult. During a discussion about these insects, each
student was given a butterfly and moth in a special case so they would have a
better understanding of what the instructors were talking about. After the
discussion, students watched a video on the life cycle, colored their own life cycle
displays and got a chance to view different butterflies and moths under a
microscope.

This wonderful program reinforced students' knowledge of butterflies and their life
cycles. It also helped them learn more about the butterflies that come from Mexico.

To view a photo gallery of the lesson, click here.