Rocky Mountain Robins The Early Bird Has No Worms!  BEFORE READING Make Predictions: In which direction(s) do you think robins migrate in the spring?    DURING READING Word Meanings: Ask, When the author says that some robins migrate "upwards," what did you think she means? Critical Thinking: Discuss: How do robins know when it's time to migrate? How do you think migrating helps robins meet their basic needs? Science Inquiry: What did the scientists in this story wonder? How did they try to answer their question? Were they successful in doing that? Explain. Comparisons: What could be the advantages of robins arriving on breeding grounds earlier than usual? What could be the disadvantages? Making Connections: What do you think scientists know about climate change? What do they predict? What do you think they wonder?    AFTER READING: EXTEND LEARNING Discuss: What questions do you have about our changing climate and its affect on living things? Discover: Find out what actions you can take to help stop global warming. Climate Change Kids' Site: We Can Make a Difference >> Hot Earth: 12 Really Important Things You Can Do to Help Stop Global Warming >>   This Season Teachers Kids Orientation Registration Search Copyright 1997-2008 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Questions or comments? Contact us.