Fly South
The Osprey Migration Game
Grades 3–5 · Based on Soar by Letitia B. Burton
Your osprey must migrate over 4,000 miles from Long Island Sound all the way to Iguazu Falls, Argentina — just like Hendrix and Ryder! Along the way you'll face storms, predators, tricky navigation, food shortages, and tough choices. Can your group keep your osprey healthy and reach South America?
👥 Players
Small groups of 3–5 students
⏱ Time
About 25–35 minutes
🗺 Journey
8 legs · 4,000+ miles
🎯 Goal
Reach Iguazu Falls alive!
🦉 Teacher Note: Assign a "Navigator" to make choices, a "Scientist" to read osprey facts aloud, a "Scribe" to log decisions on the activity sheet, and a "Reporter" to share results with the class.
Based on Soar: The Incredible Journey of Hendrix and Ryder © Letitia B. Burton
Osprey photo © John Kenny, used with permission