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🌿 AprilWeek 16

The Serengeti Migration: A Spectacle of Life

April 20-24, 2026

Writing Prompt

The annual migration in the Serengeti is one of nature's most spectacular events. Write an essay about the Serengeti migration. What animals participate in this migration? What challenges do they face? Why is this migration important to the ecosystem? Use at least two of the provided sources to support your discussion.

Requirements
  • Minimum 3 paragraphs
  • Cite at least 2 sources
  • Include an introduction, body paragraphs with evidence, and a conclusion
Research Sources
Read at least two of these sources and cite them in your essay using MLA format
Print Options:

1. Serengeti Migration | National Geographic

Comprehensive overview of the Serengeti migration

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/serengeti-migration

MLA Citation Format:

"Serengeti Migration | National Geographic." Website Name, www.nationalgeographic.com. Accessed [Date].

2. Serengeti National Park | WWF

World Wildlife Fund resource on Serengeti conservation

https://www.worldwildlife.org/places/serengeti

MLA Citation Format:

"Serengeti National Park | WWF." Website Name, www.worldwildlife.org. Accessed [Date].

3. The Serengeti | Britannica

Encyclopedia article on the Serengeti ecosystem

https://www.britannica.com/place/Serengeti-Plain

MLA Citation Format:

"The Serengeti | Britannica." Website Name, www.britannica.com. Accessed [Date].

4. African Wildlife Migration | Smithsonian

Educational resource on African wildlife

https://www.si.edu/spotlight/africa

MLA Citation Format:

"African Wildlife Migration | Smithsonian." Website Name, www.si.edu. Accessed [Date].

5. Serengeti for Kids | Ducksters

Student-friendly overview of the Serengeti

https://www.ducksters.com/geography/africa/serengeti.php

MLA Citation Format:

"Serengeti for Kids | Ducksters." Website Name, www.ducksters.com. Accessed [Date].

MLA Citation Help

Use MLA format for all citations. Include in-text citations (Author) and a Works Cited page at the end of your essay.

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