How do birds find their way? The science of migration
A science feature on the extraordinary journeys of migrating birds and the senses they use to navigate, from star maps to a possible quantum compass; students follow a complex explanation, evaluate evidence and present an animal fact.
C1Adults55 minArticle
About this lesson
A C1 reading lesson (article). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- C1
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Article
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 55 minutes
- Topic
- Animals
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, True / False, Matching
- Key words
- migration, navigate, magnetic field, hypothesis, disrupt, tracking device
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Follow a complex scientific explanation and distinguish established facts from hypotheses
- Understand precise vocabulary for research and evidence
- Summarise and present a scientific finding clearly