PENGUINS

Elementary Science

For Students in Grades 1-3

This project was developed as part of the Title III Technology Literacy Challenge Grant’s

Capital Region Collaboration for Technology Education

2002

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Created by Cecelia Collar

collar@capital.net

St. Mary’s Institute, Amsterdam, NY

Introduction

Have you always wanted to know more about those strange-looking birds called penguins? Visit these websites to learn about penguins from the largest to the smallest. You will discover some interesting and unusual facts about these birds.

1. Penguin Club

This site has facts, pictures, and information about Save the Penguin Foundation. You can also learn to speak a penguin language and find out what your penguin name is.

http://penguinclub.homestead.com

2. Penguins Around The World

Here is a website that has everything-a slideshow, pictures, a treasure hunt, lesson plans, and much more. It was developed by teachers and students at Loogootee West Elementary School in Indiana.

http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/proj/penguins/main.html

3. The Penguin Image Gallery

There are some excellent close-up shots of penguins on this site. It is easy to distinguish the differences in the species using these pictures.

http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Canopy/2211/index.html

4. National Geographic

Learn all about the Emperor penguin, the largest of the species. This site has an audio and a video file.

Check the map to see where these penguins live.

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/creature_feature/0101/penguins.html

5. Phillip Island Penguin Parade

Here is a site about Little Penguins who live on Phillip Island, in Victoria, Australia. Learn about the smallest species of penguins. Be sure to take the Virtual Museum Tour.

http://www.penguins.org.au/index.html

6. Monterey Bay Aquarium

Watch the live cam about Blackfooted penguins. It may take a while to load, but it is worth the

wait. Check the “cool” facts about penguins. There are links for ways to help penguins in

peril.

http://www.mbayaq.org/efc/efc_fo/fo_peng_cam.asp

7. Penguins

This is an excellent site for elementary students. There are many, many things to investigate.

Clicking on highlighted words will bring up a picture that explains the meaning. Also, check

out the glossary, webquest, bibliography, and links.

http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/school/dondero/msm/bird/index.html

8. Enchanted Learning

After you’ve learned all about penguins, print out some coloring sheets and a

worksheet. Then take a quiz to test your knowledge on penguins.

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/birds/printouts/penguins.shtml

9. Penguin Planet

Watch webcams from the Montreal Biodome, Central Park Zoo, and the New England Aquarium.

You can send postcards to your friends and play the Penguin Bounce Game.

http://www27.brinkster.com/penguinplanet

Teacher Notes

Process

Students can use this weblist for review. First and second grade students may need adult assistance, or it

may be done as a class activity in the computer lab.

NYS Learning Standards and the National Technology Educational Standards

NYS Learning Standards

Math, Science, and Technology

Standard 2: Information Systems Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies

English Language Arts

Standard 1: Language for Information and Understanding Students will listen, speak, read, and write for information and understanding. As listeners and readers, students will collect data, facts, and ideas; discover relationships, concepts, and generalizations; and use knowledge generated from oral, written, and electronically produced texts. As speakers and writers, they will use oral and written language that follows the accepted conventions of the English language to acquire, interpret, apply, and transmit information.

National Technology Educational Standards for Students

Basic operations and concepts

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
Students are proficient in the use of technology.

Social, ethical, and human issues

Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

Technology productivity tools

Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. .

Technology research tools

Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Credits and References

Kristina’s Penguin Clipart-http://www.greatkris.com/penguins/adoptions/index.html

Cathleen’s Canvas-http://cathleenscanvas.com/