It's a Penguin's Life!

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

Students describe elements and conditions that effect cavern life. They explain the three cavern zones and the differences of each zone. They perform various activities based on grade level.

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

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

Students 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.