Description
Explore animal migration with 8 graph-based science stations. Students analyze data, solve questions, and decode a secret word in this no-prep science activity on migration.
Take your students on a scientific journey across the globe with this engaging Animal Migration Crack the Code Science Scavenger Hunt!
Students analyze real-world data, interpret graphs, and apply critical-thinking skills to reveal a secret word — all while exploring the incredible journeys of migrating animals.
This ready-to-print resource includes 8 unique graph stations featuring migration patterns of birds, butterflies, whales, turtles, caribou, and more. Students answer multiple-choice questions, use the Polybius square to decode letters, and uncover the hidden word related to animal migration and survival.
Perfect for grades 4–7, this activity combines graph interpretation, data literacy, and science reasoning in one motivating classroom challenge.
What’s Included
- 8 printable migration-themed graph stations
- Topics include birds, monarchs, whales, caribou, turtles, songbirds, and more
- Student recording sheet and Polybius code chart
- Full teacher answer key and lesson plan
- Self-checking — students confirm their decoded secret word
- No prep required — just print and post around the classroom
Concepts Covered
- Seasonal migration and adaptation
- Environmental and behavioral triggers
- Graph reading and data interpretation
- Ecosystem relationships and survival strategies
Perfect For
✅ Science scavenger hunt or review activity
✅ NGSS-aligned lessons on animal behavior and ecosystems
✅ Data analysis and critical thinking practice
✅ Sub-day activity or early finisher challenge
✅ Printable and self-checking — no grading required
