Worksheet
Curated OER

Which Word Doesn't Belong?

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this grouping words activity, students explore word meanings. Students are given ten sets of four words and are to determine which word doesn't belong in the group.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Spelling List 2; Sight Words, Shwa "n," and Academic Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this spelling worksheet, students copy a set of 21 words two times each. Words are sight, academic or words with 'schwa-n.' A website reference for additional resources is given.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Oceans

For Students 3rd
In this oceans worksheet, student use clues from a song titled "Oceans," then locate and label the 5 oceans. An answer key is given but page doesn't included a song link.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Caterpillar Camouflage

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students list animals, plant parts, and reasons for caterpillars to camouflage themselves. In this animal and plant adaptations lesson plan, students also play a game where they use colors as camouflage.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Resource Pack: Quail Island Banks Peninsula

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students look at birds that no long exist on Quail Island, those that currently are there, and ones that may be reintroduced. In this birds lesson plan, students put the birds into categories.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Parasites: Our Tiny Companions

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Young scholars consider parasites that seek human hosts. They prepare nutrient agar plates and cultivate samples of bacteria taken from their own bodies. They experiment with disinfectants and soaps to determine which method kills the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Global Warming Is Human Made

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this environmental awareness instructional activity, students read an article about the causes of global warming. Students then answer seven true or false questions, 10 10 synonym matching questions, and ten phrase matching questions...
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.
Handout
Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Infobook: Penguins

For Students 9th - 10th
Brought to you by SeaWorld, this is a look at all facts related to penguins! Main topics include habitat, physical characteristics, senses, adaptation, diet, reproduction, young, conservation, and more. Click on any of these topics to...
Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Adelie Penguins

For Students 3rd - 8th
National Geographic site engages users with colorful photos and extensive facts about Adelie Penguins. Be sure to click on the video link to view a short clip on these fascinating animals.
Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: African Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on African penguins including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 4 25 16: Penguin Returns to Bond With Man Who Rescued Him

For Students 3rd - 8th
A touching story about a penguin's annual return to the home of a man who rescued him in Brazil. Includes video.
Activity
Penguin Science

Penguin Science: Penguins Marching Into the Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow Adelie Penguin families as they raise their chicks. Daily pictures (November through January) from the penguin colony on Ross Island, Antarctica. are posted with data for students to keep a field journal. Inquiry classroom...
Activity
BBC

Bbc Science & Nature: Adelie Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC Wildfacts provides nature photography and a fact sheet about the Adelie penguin.
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Ornithology: Big Crested Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the Big-crested penguin: physical characteristics, behavior, reproduction, diet, distribution, threats to survival, conservation status, etc. (Published Jan. 10, 2010)
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Where in the World Is Tacky the Penguin?

For Teachers 1st
Art activity and a classroom graph that ties with the "Tacky the Penguin Series".
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
Globio

Glossopedia: Rockhopper Penguins

For Students 3rd - 8th
Rockhopper penguins live in steep, rocky places. The only way they can get around on land is to hop from rock to rock. Rockhoppers grow about 46 cm tall - almost as high as an adult's knee. They are the smallest of the crested penguins....
Handout
PBS

Pbs Nature: Penguins

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Did you know that penguins can survive for more than 100 days without food or water? Discover more educational facts about these fascinating birds when you explore this site.
Website
PBS

Pbs: Nature: The World of Penguins

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about the world of penguins? This PBS site features information about these flightless birds. Come and check out this extraordinary resource.
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.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Penguins: Up Close and Personal

For Students 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about three different types of penguins: the emperor, the king, and the little blue. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Interactive
Starfall

Starfall: Penguin, Penguin

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This interactive nonfiction ebook focuses on penguins. Students can choose to read independently or listen to each sentence.
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Ice Stories: Dispatches From Polar Scientists: Penguins

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource featuring a select few penguin species living in the Antarctic Peninsula, particularly off of Ross Island. Discover the Adelie and the Emperor penguins who reside in this region.

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