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Rising Temperatures Threaten Penguins Lesson PlanRising Temperatures Threaten Penguins Lesson Plan
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2nd - 6th
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Rising Temperatures Threaten Penguins

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Students examine the continent of Antarctica, then read a news article about the decline in the Antarctic penguin population. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion and vocabulary activity, then students read the news report and participate in a think-pair-share discussion. Lesson includes interdisciplinary follow-up activities.

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