It is not too complicated and the students will learn facts and learn to recognize the names of the insects from viewing the slideshow over and over. Compare number of girls to boys in the class, etc. Observe the pictures on the bulletin. Are their more pictures of butterflies or more pictures of moths. Compare other objects in the room.
Students practice using the words first, second, third, etc. to discuss the life cycle of insects.
Display pictures that illustrate the life cycle of a butterfly. Read the book The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle . Remind the students the first event happened at 1 o'clock, the second event happened at 2 o'clock and so on. As a class search wildlife magazines to find pictures of all the animals mentioned in the story. Mount each picture on cardboard, number the pictures, and attach a craft stick for a handle.