Penguins

An Online Extension for Mr. Poppers’ Penguins

Click here to print  the instruction sheet (WORD format) for each student or group:

llinois Standards met by this activity:
     Language Arts:

• Comprehend a broad range of reading materials 
  ..by summarizing and making generalizations from content
  ..by connecting materials presented in maps and tables to printed text

• Communicate ideas in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes
  ..by writing a persuasive paragraph about book

• Locate, organize, and use information from various sources to answer questions and communicate ideas
  ..by formulating questions and constructing a report to communicate acquired information

     Science:

• Know and apply concepts that explain how living things function, adapt, and change

• Know and apply concepts that describe how living things interact with each other and with their environment

1.  Click on Penguin Slide Show

• do activities in Number 1 (for slides 1-12)

2. Click on Penguins Around the World

• do activities in Number 2

3.  Click on Quizzes About Penguins

• take Quiz1 (try to get 90% or higher!!)

4.  Other interesting sites on Penguins:  

• Penguin Planet Photo Gallery

• The Emperor Penguin Information Page by National Geographic 

• Life at Sea... Penguins at Monterey Bay Aquarium

• Monterey Bay Aquarium's  Focus on Penguins

• Penguin Cam at Monterey Bay Aquarium

• Penguin Planet for Kids

  • Make a Penguin Mask

  • Take a Penguin Quiz

   

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last update 01/08/06