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Monarch Migration Instructional VideoMonarch Migration Instructional Video
Publisher
California Academy of Science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:47
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Year
2009
Language
Spanish
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Monarch Migration

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It takes four generations of Monarch butterflies to complete the migratory path from the Rockies to Mexico each year, so how do they know where to go? The answer may surprise you; it certainly surprised the scientists who figured it out! In addition to learning about their migration, discover how Monarchs group together to help each other survive. The video is in Spanish with English subtitles. 

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Concepts

butterflies, migration

Additional Tags

migration, circadian clock, butterflies, science

Pros

  • Fascinating look into the migration tools built into Monarch butterflies
  • Excellent example of a successful adaptation

Cons

  • Supplemental materials would be helpful

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