Some living things go to extreme measures to avoid the cold. A three-part activity guides learners through the migration of the monarch butterfly. After studying the life cycle of the monarch butterfly, pupils learn the process of migration by joining the Journey North Program to track actual migration status.

Concepts

monarch butterflies, animal migration, migration, larvae, pupa, butterfly life cycle

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use during a unit studying animal behaviors

Classroom Considerations

• Review of the butterfly life cycle prior to the activity would be helpful
• The final activity should be completed in the fall

Pros

• Provides links to additional resources
• Includes all necessary materials to complete the activities

Cons

• None