Why and Where Birds Migrate
4th GradeScience30 min
Learning Objective
I can describe why birds migrate and where they go.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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When animals move from one place to another, it is called migration, and it usually means moving over a long distance.
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Animals migrate to find warmer weather, to look for food, or to have babies in a safe place.
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The Arctic Tern flies over 35,000 kilometers to the tip of South America, making it one of the longest migrations of any animal.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Name one reason why birds migrate, and describe one place they might go during migration.”
Teacher Guide
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