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Journey North: A Global Study of Wildlife Migration

Journey North engages students in tracking the journeys of a dozen migratory species each Spring from February to June. Scientists are available to share their expertise with participating students. Activities, lessons, and forums are included.

Published by Annenberg Foundation/Corporation for Public Broadcasting in 2003

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Curriculum Information For Resource

Snapshot
Grade Level(s):	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Curriculum Areas:	Science
Themes/Keywords:	butterflies classroom lessons inquiry Migration seasons

Vocabulary
migration, butterflies, life cycle, migratory path

Essential Question(s)

1.	What prompts butterflies and other migratory species to travel every year?

Discussion Question(s)

1.	What species migrate?
2.	Why do they migrate?

Extension and Activities

1.	Explore the teaching resources (How to use Journey North).
2.	Look at the professional development resources on the Registration page.
3.	Consider some of the Challenge Questions (found within the Today's News sections) to see standards alignments.

Aligned to Standards

California Content Standards
Science, Grade Three Life Sciences
Adaptations in physical structure or behavior may improve an organism's chance for survival. As a basis for understanding this concept:
	SCI.3.3.d. Students know when the environment changes, some plants and animals survive and reproduce; others die or move to new locations.

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