Migration Headache

Standard Rating Guide
  • References: the lesson only references the standard
  • Part: the lesson teaches part of the lesson
  • Assesses: the lesson teaches the standard thoroughly so that the standard can be assessed

Activity Description

Abstract: Students will 1)list limiting factors affecting habitats and populations of migrating water birds, 2)predict the effects of such limiting factors, 3)describe the effects of habitat loss and degradation on populations of migrating water birds, and 4)make inferences about the importance of suitable habitat for migrating water birds.

Curriculum Book: Project Wild Aquatic
Page number: 15

Age Groups

5th Grade - 8th Grade

Educational Standards

   Geography B-8   References
   Geography E-5   Part
   Geography F-2   References
   Geography F-3   References
   Government and Citizenship D-5   Part

Educational Topics

   Biodiversity
   Environmental Problems/Environmental Quality
   Habitat
   Interdependence
   Land Use, Development and Planning
   Population Dynamics
   Resource Use
   Animal and Plant Kingdoms
   Community Attitudes
   Conservation
   Ecosystems
   Endangered, Rare or Threatened Species
   Land Use, Development and Planning
   Carrying Capacity and Limiting Factors
   Management- Concepts, Habitat and Techniques
   Pollution and Contaminants