Escape into the world of virtual reality to experience the monarch migration! A video presentation allows pupils to view the migration of the monarchs to Mexico from a 180-degree view. A narrator briefly explains the basics of the migration at the beginning of the video and ends with an informative discussion about habitat.

Concepts

butterflies, butterfly life cycle, monarch butterflies, animal migration, migration, instincts

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils record three different observations while viewing the video experience
• Follow the video with a discussion on the importance and characteristics of habitat

Classroom Considerations

• Expects pupils to have some knowledge of the concept of migration

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Gives an option to use virtual reality headsets for a more complete experience
• Connects to additional videos in the series

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 RST.9-10.7