Migration
Chapter Name : Conservation Of Plants And Animals |
Sub Topic Code : 103_08_07_03_01 |
Topic Name : Migration |
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Sub Topic Name : Migration |
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Introduction
Animal migration - traveling long distances in search of new habitats. Bird migration - Regular seasonal journey done by many species of birds
Pre-Requisites:
What is migration, is it important?
Activity:
Videos whihc show how and why birds\animals migrate
Real Life Question:
Which are the animals and birds which migrate?
Key Words / FlashCards
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| Bird migration | Bird movements include those movements which are in response to changes in food availability, habitat or weather. Migration can be short or long distance. Example - Bar tailed godwits, these travel all the way from Alaska to New Zealand. |
| Animal migration | Relatively long distance movements of individuals on seasonal basis. Example - Various mammals, fishes, reptiles etc migrate. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
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Practical examples around us
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What you learn in Theory:
What is migration, why is it necessary
What you learn in Practice:
How migration helps these animals survive.