Instructional Video10:34
PBS

When Penguins Went From The Sky To The Sea

12th - Higher Ed
Today, we think of penguins as small-ish, waddling, tuxedo-birds. But they evolved from a flying ancestor, were actual giants for millions of years, and some of them were even dressed a little more casually.
Instructional Video7:54
SciShow

6 Seriously Impressive Animal Migrations

12th - Higher Ed
There are some seriously impressive journeys that animals will undertake to avoid the cold, to give birth, or to find food. All kinds of creatures migrate that you might not think about; some big and familiar, and others so...
Instructional Video4:57
Wonderscape

Amazing Ways Animals Show Care: Lessons in Parenting from the Animal Kingdom

K - 5th
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The video explores the diverse ways in which animals, particularly birds like hornbills, platypuses, and emperor penguins, show care for their offspring. From sealing up nests for protection to...
Instructional Video16:41
Curated Video

Antarctic wildlife

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can identify some of the wildlife found in the Antarctic and explain how it is affected by seasonal change Key learning points: - All the creatures that come to the Antarctic feed in the sea. - Penguins are only found in...
Instructional Video11:59
Curated Video

Was This Really a 1 in 700,000,000,000 Year Event?!

9th - Higher Ed
For decades, Antarctic sea ice trends seemed to defy climate change, until…they didn’t. In just two years, Antarctica lost as much sea ice as the Arctic lost in three decades. Statistics say that the record low sea ice in 2023 was a 1 in...
Instructional Video2:33
Curated Video

Penguins: Adaptations, Breeding Patterns, and Conservation Concerns

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an overview of two species of penguins, highlighting their unique adaptations and breeding patterns. It also discusses the challenges they face due to declining fish stocks and the impact of oil spills on their...
Instructional Video4:48
Science360

Emperor Penguin Populations in Antarctica and Climate Change - Science Nation

12th - Higher Ed
You might call them the "poster children" of Antarctica. Penguins have long topped the charts as the iconic animal of the frozen continent. But now, a new study indicates melting sea ice, caused by climate change, may soon wreak havoc on...
Instructional Video4:47
Science360

Emperor Penguins and Climate Change

12th - Higher Ed
You might call them the ""poster children"" of Antarctica. Penguins have long topped the charts as the iconic animal of the frozen continent. But now, a new National Science Foundation study indicates melting sea ice, caused by climate...
Podcast33:20
NASA

‎Houston We Have a Podcast: From the Seas to the Stars

Pre-K - Higher Ed
NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir talks about her path to becoming an astronaut, her education in biology and space, her research studying marine mammals and birds in Antarctica, and her training to prepare for her first space mission. HWHAP...
Instructional Video21:28
Wonderscape

Science Kids: All About Penguins

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher introduces the topic of penguins and provides information about their habitat, physical characteristics, adaptations, and social behavior. The video also includes review questions to test the viewers'...
Instructional Video0:05
Curated OER

Emperor Penguins

4th - 12th
What animals can live in the coldest place on Earth? Emperor penguins sure can! This five-minute video shows how these special penguins travel, live, and grow their families. This is a fantastic video to show your class!
Instructional Video1:35
California Academy of Science

Penguin Wave

7th - 12th
Emperor penguins keep warm at sub-zero Arctic temperatures. How do they do it? Think of the energy generated during a sporting event wave of the crowd, and you will be getting warmer! This short clip shows that tiny, wave-like movement...
Instructional Video
California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences: Penguin Wave

3rd - 9th
Researchers have discovered how emperor penguins stay warm even at 43 degrees below zero. [1:35]