Mai Lesson
Birds' Epic Winter Journey
Science · 30 min · Any age · You and your child together
Explore the incredible distances birds travel to escape winter. Children will visualize and compare the migration routes of different birds, from a local robin to the amazing Arctic Tern, understanding the scale of these epic journeys.
What your child gets out of it
- Compare and contrast the migration distances of various bird species.
- Visualize large distances using physical tools and scaling.
- Understand the concept of bird migration and its purpose.
What you need
- String — Needs to be long enough to represent hundreds of miles when scaled down. (or Yarn, Ribbon, Dental floss)
- Measuring tape — For accurate measurements. (or Ruler, Yardstick)
- Long paper — Something to mark and compare lengths on. (or Butcher paper, Several sheets taped together, A long hallway floor)
- Markers (or Pencils, Crayons)
How it runs
- Breakfast Table Journeys · 5 min
- Explore & Plan Our Flight Path · 8 min
- The Meaning of Migration · 6 min
- Mapping the Miles · 9 min
- Reflecting on Remarkable Journeys · 2 min
Why it matters
Scientists track animal migration using GPS and satellite tags to understand their behaviors and protect their habitats.
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