| Name: ______________________________ | Date: ______________ |
Instructions
- Observe a moth photograph carefully before answering.
- Record only details you can see, and use approximate measurements when needed.
- Use the moth detective account to answer the quiz.
- Write a nature-journal entry using specific observations and one new question.
Example: A moth appears to be about 3 centimeters long. Its wings are brown with two pale spots. Record its approximate size and one visible pattern.
Answer: Approximate size: 3 centimeters long. Pattern: two pale spots on the brown wings.
Part 1: Sketch the Moth
Sketch the moth photograph, then label its wings, antennae, and body.
1. Draw the moth as accurately as you can, including its body shape, wing edges, antennae, colors, and patterns. |
2. Add labels for the wings, antennae, and body. |
3. Add an arrow showing the direction from the head toward the end of the body. |
Part 2: Observation Log
Fill in each blank with a detail you can see in the moth photograph.
| Observation | Example | Your record |
|---|---|---|
| Visible color | tan | tan |
| Visible color | tan | |
| Wing pattern | spots or stripes | |
| Approximate size | 4 centimeters | |
| Wing shape or edge | rounded or jagged | |
| Other visible feature | long antennae |
Part 3: Moth Detective Account
Read this account and answer each question in a complete sentence.
5. John first became interested in moths after a brightly colored moth landed near his porch light and stayed there for several minutes. What sparked his research? |
6. John studied a Florida moth closely. What did he learn about it? |
7. How did John share his findings? |
Part 4: Check the Evidence
Choose the answer that best matches the moth detective account.
8. What first caught John's attention?
| ○ A. A brightly colored moth near a porch light | ○ B. A bird singing at sunrise |
| ○ C. A butterfly in a garden | ○ D. A shell on a beach |
9. When was the Florida moth most active?
| ○ A. At night | ○ B. At noon |
| ○ C. Only in winter | ○ D. Only during storms |
10. Which method did John use to share his findings?
| ○ A. A nature-journal article and online photographs | ○ B. A weather forecast |
| ○ C. A collection of seashells | ○ D. A recorded song |
Part 5: Nature-Journal Entry (optional challenge)
Write a short entry describing the moth that first caught John's attention and end with one follow-up question.
11. Write 5–7 sentences describing the brightly colored moth near John's porch light. Include its visible colors, patterns, approximate size, behavior, and one question you still have about it. |
12. Write one follow-up question that could guide a new moth investigation. |
13. Explain why your follow-up question would be useful to investigate. |
Answer Key
| 1. | A correct drawing shows a moth with two wings, a body, antennae, and visible details copied from the photograph. |
| 2. | The drawing correctly labels the wings, antennae, and body. |
| 3. | The arrow points from the head toward the end of the body. |
| 4a. | Visible color · tan · Answers will vary according to the photograph. |
| 4b. | Wing pattern · spots or stripes · Answers will vary according to the photograph. |
| 4c. | Approximate size · 4 centimeters · Answers will vary according to the photograph. |
| 4d. | Wing shape or edge · rounded or jagged · Answers will vary according to the photograph. |
| 4e. | Other visible feature · long antennae · Answers will vary according to the photograph. |
| 5. | A brightly colored moth landing near his porch light sparked John's research. |
| 6. | He learned that the Florida moth was adapted to its local habitat and was most active at night. |
| 7. | He shared his findings in a nature-journal article and with photographs in an online community. |
| 8. | A (A brightly colored moth near a porch light) |
| 9. | A (At night) |
| 10. | A (A nature-journal article and online photographs) |
| 11. | Answers will vary. A strong response describes the moth with specific observations, explains that it stayed near the porch light, gives an approximate size, and ends with a relevant question such as, “Why was the moth attracted to the light?” |
| 12. | Example: Are other moth species attracted to the same porch light? |
| 13. | It could help compare moth behavior and show whether different species respond to the light in the same way. |