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KS2 On the Move

Unit 1: What makes animals move?

Why do Brent Geese migrate?

Use the following range of resources to investigate the reasons for the migration of the Brent Geese.  Discuss the geese's migratory journey, how long is the journey, why do they travel so far, how do they know where to go, how to they know when to leave? Do all the geese survive the journey? Ask the children to draw the migratory route of the geese on a world map, plotting possible feeding points and hazards during the journey.  Compare your results to the Discuss what measures could be taken to ensure greater numbers of geese survive the journey. If you are in County Down, you can visit the WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre during the Winter to see the Brent Geese arrive.

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