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Module 11: Bird Migration

Module 11 was designed in collaboration with Dr. Heather Watts from Washington State University and was made possible by funding from the National Science Foundation (IOS:1456954/1756976). Part I has a special focus on studying migratory behavior of Pine Siskins Spinus pinus. Students will explore topics such as why some birds migrate while others do not; the differences between obligate (predictable) versus facultative (flexible) migrants; and the physical and environmental cascading factors or cues that impact migration, including food availability, temperature, photoperiod, temporal cues, and hormone levels. Students will also have the opportunity to observe migratory birds in a laboratory setting using ethograms. By the end of this Module, students will better understand bird migration and the environmental cues that drive migratory behavior.

Curriculum Support Materials Curriculum Support Materials

Binder Cover, Center for Urban Resilience

Key Terms - Bird Migration, Center for Urban Resilience

Lesson Adaptations & Extensions, Center for Urban Resilience

Outline - Bird Migration, Center for Urban Resilience

Scientific Research Questions - Extended Learning Scientific Research Topics, Center for Urban Resilience

Reference Materials Reference Materials

2018 Student Hummingbird Poster, Center for Urban Resilience

Allen's Hummingbird, Center for Urban Resilience

Alphabetical Bird Checklist - CA, Center for Urban Resilience

Bird Coloring Pages & Facts, Center for Urban Resilience

Bird Resources for Educators, Center for Urban Resilience

Birds - Masters of Flight, Center for Urban Resilience

Cookie Cutter Bird Seed Feeders, Center for Urban Resilience

Feeder Watch Tally Sheet, Center for Urban Resilience

Hummingbird Fun Fact Cards, Center for Urban Resilience

Hummingbird Poster 2016, Center for Urban Resilience

Hummingbird Resource for Teachers, Center for Urban Resilience

Hummingbirds Informational Pamphlet, Center for Urban Resilience

Urban LA Birds - Part 1, Center for Urban Resilience

Additional Presentations Additional Presentations

Urban Birds - January 2019, Center for Urban Resilience

Lesson 5: Observing Seasonal Expression of Migratory Behavior in Pine Siskins

Flight Behavior Example, Center for Urban Resilience

FWB Behavior Example, Center for Urban Resilience

Handout - Ethogram for Pine Siskins, Center for Urban Resilience

Handout - Role Cards, Center for Urban Resilience

Handout - Role Cards, Center for Urban Resilience

Jumping Behavior with Climbing, Center for Urban Resilience

Lesson Plan: Observing Seasonal Expression of Migratory Behavior in Pine Siskins, Center for Urban Resilience

Night Paired Activity Example, Center for Urban Resilience

PowerPoint - Ethograms, Center for Urban Resilience

PowerPoint - Migratory Restlessness, Center for Urban Resilience

PowerPoint - The Pine Siskin, Center for Urban Resilience