Introducing the Symbolic Migration
Symbolic Migration Activity #1
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1. View Introductory Slideshow
Build background about monarch butterfly migration and give context for the Symbolic Migration. Key concepts:
- Monarch butterflies connect people across North America as they migrate across international borders.
- Symbolic paper butterflies serve as ambassadors to represent our shared interests and common conservation goals.
Slideshow includes: English and Spanish versions, text-only versions, photo gallery and teaching suggestions.
2. View Introductory Video
Travel to the monarch overwintering region in Mexico by way of video. Footage includes blizzard of butterflies in monarch sanctuary and visit to nearby school that hosts symbolic monarchs each year.
Invitation
Use this parent letter to encourge students to invite their families
to track the symbolic migration together with your class:
