Lesson plan

Monarch Mystic Migration


GeoLiteracy GeoSTEM ELL

Description

In this lesson students will investigate the mystery of how the monarch finds its way to Mexico each year. Students will explore a hypothesis that scientists use to theorize, explore, and ponder this mystery. Students will learn how the earth’s magnetic pull plays a part in monarch navigation, by exploring and creating compasses with magnets. This lesson includes strategies for diverse learners (ELLs).

Duration

2 class periods

Author

Ana
Parra

Standards

1: How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information

Teacher Instructions

ParraMonarchT.pdf (193.63 KB)

Student Materials

Materials To Assist Teachers and English Language Learners

Supplemental Files