Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Emperor Penguin

For Students 3rd - 8th
This multi-media site includes video and audio clips about the Emperor Penguin. A great site for research projects, fun facts, maps and more.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes Forsteri)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Aptenodytes forsteri, or more commonly known as the emperor penguin.
Handout
Other

Antarctic Connection: Penguins

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough overview of penguins provides information on their adaption to the polar environment. Additional information can be found on 17 separate species of penguins.
Activity
Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Gulf of Maine Aquarium: Antarctica: Penguin Adaptation

For Students 6th - 8th
Read a paragraph about penguin adaptations and then create a suit for a penguin. Materials are listed at the bottom of the page.
Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Emperor Penguins

For Students 9th - 10th
This photo shows a group of Emperor Penguins on a beautiful day in Antarctica. Emperor Penguins are the tallest species of penguins and are well known for the incredible journeys they make each year to mate and feed their chicks. Learn...
Lesson Plan
Other

Teaching Heart: Penguins

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Use this site if you want to find ideas, lessons and activities related to penguins.
Website
Other

Dltk Ninos: Pinguino Emperador

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Spanish-language information about penguins for kids.
Handout
National Geographic

National Geographic: Crittercam Chronicles: Antarctica

For Students 3rd - 8th
Play a game where you explore three scenes in Antarctica and find different types of animals: south polar skua, crabeater seal, emperor penguin, ice fish, leopard seal, killer whale, krill, adelie penguin, and weddell seal. After you...