Instructional Video

Birds that Hibernate in Lakes?!

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet
This Birds that Hibernate in Lakes?! instructional video also includes:

Birds seem to disappear at various times of the year, and many early theories about this phenomenon turned out to be wrong. The video introduces two of these theories as well as how scientists learned the truth. It explains a few different tracking methods used and the pros and cons of each for different bird populations.

7 Views 4 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
  • Discuss the reasons for migration and the seasonal changes
  • Research the various tracking devices that help scientists track birds
Classroom Considerations
  • Remember public comment sections allow language often appropriate for the classroom
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Offers subtitles in seven languages for English learners
  • Color coding and easy-to-understand maps support the content
Cons
  • None