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- 6th - 10th
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Students explore ways to assess the accuracy and reliability of data reported by Journey North observers. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use the blooming of tulips as a tool to measure spring's journey north. They predict when tulips bloom at 13 selected Journey North gardens in various geographic regions. Full Review »
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- 4th - 9th
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Students scan headlines on the Journey North News Updates each day to track the changes that spring brings as it comes to different areas of the United States. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students analyze an animal's life cycle and behaviors, and examine what animals need to stay alive and reproduce. They develop theories and hypotheses about the reasons for migrations, using the Journey North online project. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students record and examine migration data, and calculate how fast and far a migrating animal travels and what influences its progression. They utilize the Journey North website to follow their migrating animals. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 5th
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Students research the effects of day-to-day weather on animal migrations, plant growth and other seasonal events. They consult maps, observe and record local conditions, keep journals and use their collected data check hypotheses. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students observe a chosen tree throughout the spring, watching for signs of "leaf-out" the time when new leaves reach the size of a quarter. Reports are sent to Journey North a web site that tracks seasons and migration patterns. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students perform research to locate information about bird migration. They answer questions about the information from the student worksheet. Using ArcView software, students find the distance between the first and second sightings. They use the information tool to find details about each sighting. Students resort the data looking for patterns. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students plant tulip gardens. They explore the nature of bulbs and plant growth. Students participate in a project that tracks the growth of tulips in various climatic areas of North America. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students study butterflies and their migration habits. They track butterfly migration and communicate via e-mail with students in Mexico where the butterflies migrate. They write letters to the students in Mexico, as well. Full Review »
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