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 1)
Map Interpretation: Geography and Migration
Take time to let students study
this map, think about the question we posed ("What do you
think makes these places so good for watching monarch migration?"),
and record their thoughts in a journal. Have them explain in their
own words how geography and migration are related.
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 a monarch's 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 (e.g., a monarch that flew to the Bahamas,
many that made it to Mexico, a 250,000 monarch day). Have students
complete this sentence for each discovery: "This is evidence
that a monarch (or migrating monarchs) ________________." |
