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California Academy of Sciences: Science @ Home - Monarch Migration

California Academy of Sciences: Science @ Home - Monarch Migration

How do monarch butterflies manage to migrate to the same exact spot in Mexico, year after year? Turns out, the answer is in their antennae.

While you watch this video, think about the two questions below. Share your answers with a friend or family member or just think in your head.

  • Imagine what it would be like to migrate from the United States to Mexico and back every year. Do you think it would be a difficult journey?
  • What might be some of the challenges that butterflies face?

Please note: This video is in Spanish with English subtitles.

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California Academy of Sciences: Science @ Home - Monarch Migration

How do monarch butterflies manage to migrate to the same exact spot in Mexico, year after year? Turns out, the answer is in their antennae.

While you watch this video, think about the two questions below. Share your answers with a friend or family member or just think in your head.

  • Imagine what it would be like to migrate from the United States to Mexico and back every year. Do you think it would be a difficult journey?
  • What might be some of the challenges that butterflies face?

Please note: This video is in Spanish with English subtitles.

Listen to guiding questions

 

 

Science @ Home

Got some science-loving small frys at home? Keep them engaged with an all-new array of themed activity packs created for kids ages 4-11, packed with guided videos, hands-on crafts, and real experiments. New packs published every month!

California Academy of Sciences
Science Topics
Biology, Zoology
Animals
Butterflies & Moths
Early Childhood, K-6
Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade

What are you looking for?

Organization

California Academy of Sciences

Website URL

Type of Resource

Video

Assigned Categories

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