The Wandering Albatross

Synopsis:

Scientists believe that the wandering albatross is one of the most fantastic birds on Earth. They have marvelled at its fantastic flying feats and puzzled over how such a large bird can achieve them. The Wandering Albatross explores these attributes and discusses the threats posed by human action that may result in this amazing bird’s extinction.

Curriculum link:

Science

Key Concepts:

• Living things need food and safe places to raise their young • Physical adaptations allow animals to live in harsh environments • Wandering albatrosses have the ability to live and thrive in one of the harshest places on Earth • The main threats to the wandering albatross are loss of habitat and long line fishing

Reading Strategies:

Identifying the author’s purpose

Extent:

32

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - The Wandering Albatross