• Comparing and measuring
• Relating
• Applying

• Critical thinking

• Measuring tape
• List of migrating animals
• Open area approximately 25 meters long, (outside, gymnasium, or hall)

1. Using the open space establish an area for Northern/Summer Home which will be the starting line. Also establish an area for the Southern/Winter Home that is approximately 25 meters from the Northern/Summer Home that will be the finish line.
2. Talk about how specific animals on the list migrate: flying, swimming, or by land.
3. All "animals" line up on starting line, Northern/Summer Home.
4. One animal from the migration list will be called out.
5. Travel from start to finish using that animals form of movement:
   • Geese may fly
   • Wildebeest will run
   • Lobster will crawl
   • Snakes will slither
   • Frogs will hop
   • Humming birds will fly
   • Monarch butterflies will float

• What will affect how far an animal has to migrate?
• Why are the animals migrating?
• Is migration easy for the animals?
• What are some risks the animals have in migrating?
• How do they know their way form Northern to Southern Home?

1. Get into teams of 4 - 6 members.
2. Each team should research a particular animal to learn more about migration methods.
3. Come back to large group and demonstrate or report on how chosen animal migrates.

• Distance traveled
• How they travel, (geese in a V, lobster in single file, wildebeest in herds)
• Hardships they face
• How they find the migration route

This activity provides a simple way for students to discover why migration takes place in some animals. Method of movement, routes they take, and obstacles that they face.

What animals in your area migrate?

• Animals of the Taiga pictures and information
• Yahooligans web site for animals
• Critter Clinic: pets, books, links, pictures, and more
• Animal Crossword, puzzle, riddles, and more

• Animal Lesson Plan for K - 2
• Dogs & Cats and other neat stuff

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