Great Migrations: Millions of animals. Hundreds of stories. Countless ways to help young imaginations run wild.
Subjects:
Science & Health, Social Studies
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
Source: National Geographic Channel
National Geographic Channel’s Great Migrations is a seven-part global programming event that takes viewers around the world on the arduous journeys millions of animals undertake to ensure the survival of their species. Shot from land and air, in trees and cliff-blinds, on ice floes and underwater, Great Migrations tells the powerful stories of many of the planet’s species and their movements, while revealing new scientific discoveries with breathtaking high-definition clarity.
Teachers can access virtual assemblies, lesson plans, video and other supporting tools developed around each of the seven programs on the website.
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