Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. describe and maintain the key suitable indoor conditions for the caterpillars to feed, moult and pupate

2. describe and maintain a suitable indoor moth habitat for an emerged moth until its time of release, eg sufficient food, appropriate temperature

shown knowledge of

3. the main differences between moths and butterflies

4. the life cycle of a moth and the life cycle of a butterfly

5. the behaviour of caterpillars in an indoor habitat, eg in relation to feeding, moulting, pupating

6. the feeding habits of newly emerged moths and their key food sources

7. the suitable conditions for releasing moths outdoors

experienced

8. observing the behaviour of caterpillars and moths in an indoor habitat using sketches and/or photographs

9. evaluating the process of caring for moths including the key problems that can arise and their possible solutions.