Lesson Plan

Hummingbird Migration K-2

Acadia National Park

Female ruby-throated hummingbird hovering over a flower

Grade Level:: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
Subject:: Literacy and Language Arts,Science
Lesson Duration:: 30 Minutes

Essential Question

● How do animals survive challenges, like changing seasons?
● How do animals adapt to their surroundings?

Objective

● Students will be able to define migration.
● Students will understand the importance of migration to certain animals.

Background

This lesson plan was created by Kate McKenna as part of the Acadia Teacher Fellows (ATF) program. ATF created lesson plans are created by educators for educators. Any books or links suggested in this curriculum are not an endorsement by the National Park Service.

This lesson is primarily an information – and exercise lesson. Students will read the Going Home book outside with the teacher, to get background on migrating animals. The students will then play a “Simon Says” – type game to imitate the movements of these migrating animals. There is potential for extension throughout the school year for this activity, by completing the activities at the end of this lesson.

Preparation

Students should know from previous teaching that animals need food, water, and sometimes shelter to survive. Students should also know about changes which reflect seasons.The teacher should pre-read the text, planning strategic questions throughout.