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=The Monarch Butterfly=



===Research the monarch butterfly, focusing on the unique migration pattern. Investigate how recent changes in the environment are affecting the monarch butterfly population. Create a plan to help to save the butterfly population. Post your answers to the questions below and your proposal on your Wikispaces butterfly page.===



=Guiding Questions= What route do monarch butterflies take on their migration? Why does the monarch butterfly migrate? What environmental issues affect the monarch butterfly population? How have humans contributed to the environmental issues that affect the monarch butterfly? Develop a plan to help save the monarch butterfly. Why do you believe that your solution is effective?



=Links=

Overview of monarch butterfly migration Monarch butterfly - Migration and Overwintering Do you know where the monarchs rest? Monarch Watch: Migration and Tagging

Research environmental issues affecting monarch butterflies
Information on Monarch Butterflies The Monarch Migration

Develop a plan to save the monarch butterfly
Helping the Monarch Butterfly Monarch Butterfly: Things You Can Do The Milkweed Plant

Want to learn more? Check out the following.
Nature Works - The Monarch Butterfly Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle Coloring Page National Geographic Kids: Monarch Butterfly Monarchs in Mexico - Sanctuary for Survival Photo Gallery Magical Changes Monarch Butterfly Emerging from Its Chrysalis - Video

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