Monarch Migration Mayhem

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Objective

Students will explore the hazards and resources Monarch butterflies encounter on their long-distance journeys.

TEKS

  • 3: 1A-F, 2B, 3A-C, 4A, 5F-G, 11A-C, 12A & C, 13A
  • 4: 1A-F, 2B, 3A-C, 4A, 5F-G, 11B
  • 5: 1A-F, 2B, 3A-C, 4A, 5F-G, 11, 12A & C
  • 6: 1A-F, 2B, 3A-C, 4A, 5F-G, 11B, 12A & B
  • 7: 1A-F, 2B, 3A-C, 4A, 5F-G
  • 8: 1A-F, 2B, 3A-C, 4A, 5F-G
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Materials

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  • Cards
  • Chart
  • Teacher Page
  • Dice (1 per group)*
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Activity Preparation

  • Set out the Monarch Migration Mayhem Cards in order around the classroom, or select a large area indoors or outside.
  • Print or replicate the Monarch Migration Mayhem chart.

  • 3: 1A-F, 2B, 3A-C, 4A, 5F-G, 11A-C, 12A & C, 13A
  • 4: 1A-F, 2B, 3A-C, 4A, 5F-G, 11B
  • 5: 1A-F, 2B, 3A-C, 4A, 5F-G, 11, 12A & C
  • 6: 1A-F, 2B, 3A-C, 4A, 5F-G, 11B, 12A & B
  • 7: 1A-F, 2B, 3A-C, 4A, 5F-G
  • 8: 1A-F, 2B, 3A-C, 4A, 5F-G

Monarch Migration Mayhem
To explore the hazards and resources Monarch butterflies encounter on their long-distance journeys.

  • Background
  • Discussion
  • Winter is Coming
  • Activity
  • Wrap-up

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  • Activity Time
    45 minutes
  • Last Updated
    February 24, 2026
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