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By tracking the migration journeys of various birds, children can explore the reasons why birds might migrate which encourages conversation and comparrison between differing climates etc. The lesson explores the countries, continents and oceans that are crossed the hazards they face which drives discussion around human and physical geography. There is also the opportunity to estimate the distances travelled. why not introduce this subject with a short film. /teaching-resource/introducing-bird-migration-13023169

Animal migration has fascinated humans for millennia. In this lesson your class can track the amazing journeys some birds make as they cross continents, countries and oceans on their migration journeys. This resource is a bilingual, Welsh resource. It is suitable as a one-off class activity, or it can be extended into a larger debating, creative or homework project. The materials are aimed at primary aged children, and can be easily adapted and differentiated for your needs so it can be used across the key stages. This lesson forms links with the Geography national curriculum for KS1 & KS2 All of the activity cards are bilingual By tracking the migration journeys of various birds your children will be able to learn and name the countries, continents and oceans that are crossed and the vast distances these animals cover. As well as understanding more about how and why animals undertake these incredible journeys.