1. Understand and relate the concept of adaptation to animal survival.
2. List three adaptations birds have for flight.
3. Understand the topography of migration (migration paths, human and natural obstacles)
4. Explore the importance of National Wildlife Refuges as migratory habitat for many birds.
5. Explore National Wildlife Refuges as places to have fun and enjoy wildlife.

This program is divided into three parts that make a complete integrated unit for your class.

 

Discovery Centers- As a pre-trip lesson, five student discovery centers are provided for your classroom to introduce students to the National Wildlife Refuge and the concepts they will be learning.

Field Study- This is a 3-4 hour field trip to Alamosa or Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge which allows students to explore the wildlife and weather through use of their five senses.

Post-Field Study Problem Solving- Back in the classroom through a simple teacher led activity students will explore National Wildlife Refuges as a place for animals in the winter.

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