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Symbolic Migration

If the German symbolic butterflies migrated directly to the monarch sanctuaries in Mexico how many miles would they travel?
This information might to help you solve the puzzle:

  • Vogelweh Elementary School is located in Kaiserslautern, Germany (49.45N, 7.78E),
  • Their butterflies are traveling to the sanctuaries in Mexico (19.62N, -100.28W).

How many different ways could you determine the distance between the 2 places? Give it a try and share your information with your class!

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