Last updated: November 4, 2022
Lesson Plan
Migration Patterns
- Grade Level:
- Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
- Subject:
- Science
- Lesson Duration:
- 60 Minutes
Essential Question
● What migratory bird patterns are present in our region?
Objective
● Define migration.
● Identify migratory birds in the region and time of year (season) when most
migration takes place.
Preparation
● Become familiar with common birds in the area students will most likely be identifying. eBird is a helpful tool for this.
● Check the weather before preparing to go outside. Have a backup plan in the case of inclement weather.
● (Optional) Reach out to local Audubon Society or other organization to see about providing volunteers to help with bird walk.
Materials
Engage students in the process of data analysis, looking at maps of migration patterns to identify which birds migrate through the area and which do not.
Procedure
See the 'materials' for the full lesson plan and student materials.