In This Lesson You Will...

  • Show that weather has an effect on the migration of animals, specifically birds.
  • Compare spring and fall migrations for North American birds in terms of preferred winds, and temperature cues.
  • Describe ideal conditions for North American bird migrations based on weather patterns such as wind, temperature and pressure.

SC.6.E.7.4: Differentiate and show interactions among the geosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
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SC.912.E.7.3: Differentiate and describe the various interactions among Earth systems, including: atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.
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