MonarchLIVE
August 9, 2008
A Distance Learning Adventure
Grades 4 - 8
The annual migration cycle of the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in the world. Every year, millions of monarchs migrate thousands of miles from Canada and the United States to overwinter in the mountain peaks in the states of Mexico and Michoacán in Mexico. This magical journey, deemed an “endangered natural phenomenon,” is dependent on conservation of habitats in all three North American countries–-United States, Canada, and Mexico.
During the 2008-9 school year, take your class on FREE live, interactive field trips that follow the magical migration of monarchs. Monarch curriculum materials that meet the national science education standards are available online to teachers. In February 2009, join us in Mexico where we will talk with scientists studying monarchs and learn about local people who are preserving winter habitat.
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MonarchLive Preview Telecast
September 10, 2008
http://www.ntc.blm.gov/krc/uploads/250/Monarch.html
MonarchLIVE Kickoff
October 10, 2008
Join us in Virgnia as we kick off MonarchLIVE with experts and scientists.
Webcast and satellite broadcast
visit http://monarch.pwnet.org
In the Mexican Mountains
February 17, 2009
Visit with Mexican and American biologists
who study the monarch’s winter habitat.
Webcast and/or broadcast
Community Conservation in Mexico
February 19, 2009
Monarchs overwinter in a remote area of
Mexico, and communities there are working
to conserve this rare habitat.
Webcast and/or broadcast
Michoacán, Mexico
Little Spaces, Big Results
May 19, 2009
Butterfly gardens can be created everywhere! Join us in Chicago to learn how small garden plots can have big results for both butterflies and people.
Webcast and/or broadcast
Building the Population
May 21, 2009
Visit Minnesota to learn about monarchs' summer behavior and population growth, citizen roles in monitoring the population, and threats to monarchs.
Webcast and/or broadcast
Monarchs in Canada
May 28, 2009
Monarchs depend on healthy habitats in three countries,
and Canada provides a welcome summer home to thousands.
Webchat
For more information, call (800) 609-2680
or e-mail info@pwnet.org
Posted by
Patti Pride
of Washington, DC
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