MothEd 101

What is the main purpose of MothEd?

• To sell moth traps

• To provide students with opportunities to lead and engage in scientific practices

• To eradicate moths

• To create moth-themed art

Which university is involved in the Moth Education Project?

• Yale University

• Michigan State University

• Stanford University

• Harvard University

Which organization provided support for the Moth Education Project?

• NASA

• National Science Foundation

• World Health Organization

• Environmental Protection Agency

What is the main goal of promoting student participation in MothEd?

• To create moth art

• To increase moth populations

• To shape scientific practices in classrooms

• To reduce the number of moth species

What is one of the benefits of studying moths?

• Learning about moth migration

• Understanding moth sounds

• Surveying moth abundance and diversity

• Creating moth-themed games

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is one of the main focuses of moth research to date?

• Moth sounds

• Moth colors

• Moth migration patterns

• Moths as agricultural pests

What can students do with moth traps?

• Use them as decorations

• Deploy them at homes and school grounds

• Sell them

• Use them to catch butterflies

What is the purpose of building a moth trap?

• To scare away birds

• To catch butterflies

• To decorate gardens

• To catch moths for study

What is the main difference between moths and butterflies?

• Moths are nocturnal

• Butterflies are nocturnal

• Butterflies have colorful wings

• Moths have dull wings

What is the former name of the Spongy Moth?

• Luna Moth

• Tent Caterpillar

• Gypsy Moth

• Silkworm