News Update: May 15, 2008        Name _____________________ 

Compare and Contrast: Milkweed and Monarch Migration
(Teachers: Map is hotlinked for larger projection on smartboard or screen.)

Monarch Butterflies
Map/Animation

First Milkweed
Map/Animation

How are the monarch and milkweed maps similar? How are they different?

 

Notice the big change in the milkweed map between April 18th and 25th. The monarch migration did not change as much during the same week. What are possible reasons for this?

Journey North maps show us where people have reported monarchs and milkweed. The maps may not be accurate pictures of where monarchs and milkweed actually are. Explain why.