Electronics May Confuse a Bird's "Compass"

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. Scientists are finally able to support the hypothesis that electromagnetic radiation from human electronic equipment can confuse a bird's sense of direction; the radiation impacts the orientation necessary for birds' migration. When shielded by an aluminum screen (a Faraday cage), this interference is eliminated and birds can orient themselves properly.
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Direct Link: https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/electronics-may-confuse-birds-compass

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic radiation, radiation, repetition, replication, experiment, informational text, text complexity, magnetic field, compass, migration, birds
Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource
Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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