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.

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Curriculum Support Materials

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Binder Cover, Center for Urban Resilience

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Key Terms - Bird Migration, Center for Urban Resilience

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Lesson Adaptations & Extensions, Center for Urban Resilience

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Outline - Bird Migration, Center for Urban Resilience

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

Reference Materials

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2018 Student Hummingbird Poster, Center for Urban Resilience

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Allen's Hummingbird, Center for Urban Resilience

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Alphabetical Bird Checklist - CA, Center for Urban Resilience

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Bird Coloring Pages & Facts, Center for Urban Resilience

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Bird Resources for Educators, Center for Urban Resilience

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Birds - Masters of Flight, Center for Urban Resilience

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Cookie Cutter Bird Seed Feeders, Center for Urban Resilience

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Feeder Watch Tally Sheet, Center for Urban Resilience

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Hummingbird Fun Fact Cards, Center for Urban Resilience

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Hummingbird Poster 2016, Center for Urban Resilience

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Hummingbird Resource for Teachers, Center for Urban Resilience

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Hummingbirds Informational Pamphlet, Center for Urban Resilience

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Urban LA Birds - Part 1, Center for Urban Resilience

Additional Presentations

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Urban Birds - January 2019, Center for Urban Resilience

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

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Flight Behavior Example, Center for Urban Resilience

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FWB Behavior Example, Center for Urban Resilience

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Handout - Ethogram for Pine Siskins, Center for Urban Resilience

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Handout - Role Cards, Center for Urban Resilience

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Handout - Role Cards, Center for Urban Resilience

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Jumping Behavior with Climbing, Center for Urban Resilience

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

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Night Paired Activity Example, Center for Urban Resilience

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PowerPoint - Ethograms, Center for Urban Resilience

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PowerPoint - Migratory Restlessness, Center for Urban Resilience

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PowerPoint - The Pine Siskin, Center for Urban Resilience