Penguin Parade

You’re off to Antarctica on an expedition to study penguins! How many different species can you identify?

• 1.

  Research the various species of penguins. Learn about their size, shape, recognizable characteristics, and habitats. How many species of penguins can you identify? Where are their natural habitats? This accordion-folded display will give you, and penguins, an opportunity to strut your stuff!

• 2.

  Cut a long, narrow piece of poster board with Crayola® Scissors. With Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils and a ruler, divide the strip into several identical boxes. Make two sections for each kind of penguin.

• 3.

  In every other box, draw a picture of a different species of penguin. Using Crayola Twistables, color in the penguins. Highlight each one’s unique characteristics.

• 4.

  Write the names and descriptions of penguins in the boxes next to them. Fold your strip back and forth along the lines to display your Penguin Parade.

Benefits

• Students research the different species of penguins, discovering where the various types live, breed, and how they survive.
• Students compare and contrast characteristics of various types of penguins such as size, weight, coloring, and habitats.
• Students create a series of penguin pictures that highlight the unique qualities of each type of penguin.
• Students research the effect of global warming on the penguin population.

Adaptations

• Work independently or in small groups to research penguin species and natural habitats. Prepare life-size displays of each.
• Use facts about penguins to write a creative story about them.
• Find out about polar expeditions to study penguins.
• Where can penguins be found outside of their native habitats? If possible, plan to go see them.