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Migration:
Animals Going the Distance

Covered in Unit:

• What is migration?
• Who migrates?
• Reasons for migration
• Where do the animals all go?
• Just how far do the animals go?
• How do the animals find their way?

What is migration?

• Migration is the movement of animals from one location to another location far away.
• Migrations can be thousands of miles!
• These movement are seasonal, meaning they occur at certain times of the year (fall and spring).

Who migrates?

• Many different types of animals migrate.
• Land, ocean, river, and flying animals migrate.
• Examples:
  • Fish (salmon)
  • Birds (Canadian geese)
  • Whales (gray whale)
  • Butterflies (monarch)
  • Caribou
  • Buffalo
  • Turtles

Why do animals migrate?

• Animals migrate to look for a new habitat, because their current habitat no longer meets their needs.
• Seasonal changes often trigger the movement.
• For example:
  • Elephants migrate seasonally to areas that have water during the dry season.
  • Salmon migrate to spawn.
  • Canadian geese fly south in the winter to milder climates.
• All migrating animals are looking for water, food, or shelter.

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More About Our Science All Around Us Homeschool Course

Our Science All Around Us homeschool course is a fun series of stand-alone units meant to enrich your early elementary science classes. Units explore the world of plants and animals through topics such as the food chain, migration, hibernation, dormancy, camouflage, metamorphosis, pollination, ecosystems, and more. Lessons are brightly colored and include both hands-on and written activities.