Motus Education

Educator Resources

Discover migration through the science and technology of Motus. The resources on this page combine interactive classroom activities with Motus tracking tools that build knowledge about movement, behaviour, and conservation of birds and other wildlife.

Illustration of four migratory bird species in flight, the Barn Swallow, Canada Warbler, Common Nighthawk, and Piping Plover, each wearing a Motus tag, and followed by a dashed line representing their tracked movement

Educator Guide

This guide provides an overview of various Motus Education activities. These teacher-facilitated materials can be delivered as a package or adapted to meet mandated curriculum, time availability, and student interests.

Student Presentations

Follow this student-led presentation to learn more about the basics of bird migration and tracking science.

Student Activities (Grades 7-12)

Explore a Motus research project and the process of tracking birds for science and conservation. Choose a species of interest and work through the case study as a class, or break into smaller groups and compare the migratory strategies of different species.

Explore Motus Data

Motus data is available to the conservation science community and public.

Screen capture of the Motus Explore Database showing tracks of individual animals across North America
Motus Explore Database Credit: Birds Canada

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