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Why Do Some Birds Have Two Homes When We Have One?
Sixth graders study migratory birds in the temperate forest and the tropical rainforest. In this migratory birds lesson, 6th graders participate in different activities that explain patterns of migration, research patterns of...
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How Does the Rice Farmer Help Birds When They Fly South in the Winter Time?
Students draw a picture of a bird in a rice field. In this social studies lesson, students then fold a piece of paper so that there are 4 spaces. Students then draw one thing in each square that birds get from the rice field.
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Why Do Geese Fly South For the Winter?
Fifth graders examine migration by tracing animal migration routes on a map. In this animal life lesson plan, 5th graders observe a map of North America and read about the migration patterns of geese. Students trace the path...
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A Sense of Location: The Mental Map
Students consider the ways a mental maps of geographic landmarks can help migrating animals stay on the correct course.
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The Marsh Land as a Changing Environment
Sixth graders continue their examination of the state of Connecticut. After taking a field trip, they identify the types of birds, plants, invertebrates and vertebrates who make their home in the salt marshes. In groups, they identify...
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Maps As Models of The Earth
In this social studies instructional activity, students find the different locations on an imaginary map with the focus upon reading retention and application.