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Contributor: Victoria Surface. Lesson ID: 10746
Have you ever seen a bird carry a compass? Do fish carry a waterproof GPS? How do they know where to go? They have a compass in their eyes! Watch a video and make a compass to learn how they migrate!
This is called a murmuration of starlings. As these birds migrate, they whirl in the sky. The way it looks is not the only amazing thing about it!
The migratory pattern of birds (and other animals) is fascinating!
Explore how birds and some other animals have a magnetic sense, which allows them to migrate successfully!
Get started with another video to learn how birds use magnetic fields to find their way.
Learn more about the magnetic sense of birds and other animals as you read the following resources.
Then, answer these questions.
If you are unsure, check the answers below.
If you think you've got it, then move on to the Got It? section to experiment with magnetism.
Supplies for the Make Your Own Compass Project
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