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Description
Migration Headache is a highly entertaining game that simulates the spring and fall migration of many of our shorebird and waterfowl species. Students become migrating birds, travelling between their nesting habitats and wintering grounds. Along the way, participants experience first-hand many of the threats that affect shorebird populations. In addition to bringing meaning to the term migration, this activity provides real examples of limiting factors and demonstrates in concrete terms the significance of habitat destruction.
The game is supported with background information concerning shorebird & shorebird migration as well as detailed and helpful instructions to ensure successful execution and results.
General Assessment
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This activity can be used successfully across most grade levels to support themes and outcomes related to habitat, populations and human impact on the environment. It provides a meaningful and enjoyable opportunity to take the learning outside.
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- Alberta
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- Grade 5
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- Science
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- Wetland Ecosystems
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- Science
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- Interactions and Ecosystems
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- Environmental Science
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- Environment and Outdoor Education: Environmental Core
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- Grade 11
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- Environmental Science
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- Environmental Science 11: Changing ecosystems are maintained by natural processes.
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- Physical and Health Education - Outdoor Education: Spending time outdoors allows us to develop an understanding of the natural environment and ourselves
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- Physical and Health Education - Outdoor Education: Spending time outdoors allows us to develop an understanding of the natural environment and ourselves
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- Advanced Environmental Science 120:Introduction to the human sphere
- Introduction to Environmental Science 120: An Overview of Environmental Science
- Newfoundland & Labrador
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- Grade 4
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- Habitats
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- Interaction of Ecosystems
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- Environmental Science 3205: Introduction to Environmental Science
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- Life Systems: Habitats and Communities
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- Living in a Sustainable World (Workplace Prep.) Sustainability of Natural Resources
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- Habitats
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- Interactions Within Ecosystems
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- Environmental Science 621A: Introduction to Environmental Science
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- Grade 4
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- Living Things
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- The Living World
- Saskatchewan
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- Grade 11
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- Environmental Science 11: Changing ecosystems are maintained by natural processes.
- Physical Education & Health
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- Physical and Health Education - Outdoor Education: Spending time outdoors allows us to develop an understanding of the natural environment and ourselves
- Grade 12
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- Physical Education & Health
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- Physical and Health Education - Outdoor Education: Spending time outdoors allows us to develop an understanding of the natural environment and ourselves
Themes Addressed
Ecosystems (2)
- Appreciating the Natural World
- Habitat Loss
Land Use & Natural Resources (1)
- Habitat Restoration
