 1)
Map Interpretation: Geography and Migration
Take
time to let students study this week's map, think about the question
that is posed ("What makes these three places so good for
watching monarch migration?") and record their thoughts
in a journal. Have them explain how geography and migration are
related in their own words.
2)
Map Interpretation: Habitat and Migration
Explore the three migration "hotspots" in more detail
on Google Maps. Start at Cape
May, NJ. Zoom-in for a close look. Think about habitat needs.
Look for natural areas surrounded by human development along the
Atlantic Coast. Ask, What places do you think monarchs could
find what they need (food, water, shelter, space)? Where might it
be difficult? How can people help monarchs during migration?"
3)
Inquiry Strategies: Exploring What Scientists Do
Explore
the history of Dick Walton's migration studies on Cape May. What
did the scientist wonder? What steps did he take to answer his questions?
Read the year-by-year
history and look for the discoveries he has made over 15 years
of studying fall migration (eg. a monarch that flew to the Bahamas,
many that made it to Mexico, a 250,000 monarch day, etc.) Have students
complete this sentence for each discovery: "This is evidence
that a monarch (or migrating monarchs) ______________."
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