Animal Migration
Hello Everyone!
For science today, we are talking about how animals receive migration cues that tell them when it is time to travel. There are external cues (photoperiod, shifting seasons, food/water availability) and internal cues (fat reserves, circadian rhythms).
Please watch the following videos to find out the external or internal cues for each animal. Record your answers on the handout so we can discuss! All videos are created by National Geographic and are available on YouTube. A couple have ads, so just wait patiently, as they are short.
National Geographic Animals Migration Videos Collection
If you want to learn more about animal migration, here are some other videos to watch at home. This may help you to choose an animal that migrates, as everyone will be making a Puppet Pal presentation on one!
National Geographic The Greatest Animal Migration (43 minutes)
National Geographic Masters of Migration: Sandhill Cranes (2:16)
National Geographic Epic Migrations in Yellowstone (2:35)
National Geographic Tundra Swans Migration (3:03)
The Atlantic Revealing Patterns of Migration in Motion
All About Birds Watch Migrations of 188 Birds
The Economist 1843 Out in the Blue Migration Patterns of Animals in Ocean
National Geographic See What Birds Are Going Extinct
Globe and Mail Study Shows Human Activity Affecting Animal Migration
Nature Animals Worldwide Stick Closer to Home Because of Human Activity
YouTube Global Animal Movements Based on Movebank
National Geographic Half of All Species Are Moving and We Are Feeling It (April 2017)
Not enough? Then, put in the search terms “National Geographic Migration” plus the name of an animal you are interested in into YouTube’s search bar to see if National Geographic has a video for you on that animal.
Enjoy!
Ms. D