For as long as there has been life on earth, animals, including humans, have used migration as a means of survival. This collection of activities supports young scientists as they learn about this behavioral adaptation, encouraging them to make connections with their own lives. Including opportunities for researching and observing the migratory patterns of local wildlife as well as discussing the possible migration of the students themselves, these activities would make an engaging addition to a life science lesson series in the primary grade levels.

Concepts

animal migration, migration, animals, human migration

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Additional Tags

migration, animal migration, human migration, migratory patterns, science

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Pros

• Provides learning activities that develop a deeper understanding of migration
• Activities explore the relationship between humans and the migration of different animals

Cons

• Performing short research projects with young children requires substantial scaffolding and support

Common Core

W.K.7 W.K.8 W.1.7 W.1.8 W.2.7 W.2.8 W.3.7 W.3.8