It's a Penguin's Life!

In this variation of living things worksheet, students will compare and contrast the characteristics of an adult penguin with that of a baby penguin to show how living things can vary over its lifetime.

Students study penguins in the Antarctic. They identify Antarctica on a world map or globe. They examine why penguins live on the edge of ice slabs, their food sources, and predators.

Students, through video segments, explore what types of animals live in the Arctic and Antarctica. They also clear up any misconceptions they have about penguins or polar bears.

Students explore the penguin life cycle. In this Arctic life cycle lesson, students use primary sources to research the life and habitats of penguins. Students view slide shows and discuss their observations. 

Students examine the different creatures living in the oceans by using the Internet. They view photographs and video clips.

Young scholars explore penguin habitats, their eating habits, and other unique adaptations they use to survive in Antarctica.

Students see that baby animals go through different stages of growth during their life, just as people do. They use the downloadable Cyberinstructional activity Worksheet to reinforce what they have learned about animals and their...

Students explore prehistoric times by participating in visual art activities. In this dinosaur lesson, students read the book How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? and identify the era of dinosaur life on Earth. Students paint a dinosaur...

Young scholars explore the animals of Antarctica and the Antarctic food chain. They draw pictures of animals to include in a wall collage. Students illustrate the ecosystem's food web and discuss the importance of krill to the Antarctic...

Students access the ask-the-expert portion of the WhaleTimes.org website. They fill in the online form to submit a query of their choice and check their e-mail regularly for a response.