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Penguins! |
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Penguins have always fascinated us, whether it's because of their distinctive black and white markings, the extreme habitats in which they live, or the fact that they look rather human as they waddle along the ice. Ask anyone and they can probably tell you the name of a recent penguin movie; you may have seen "March of the Penguins" or even the more recent and animated "Happy Feet" yourself. Let's face it: we love penguins! In this Web Trek, you're going to work in pairs to use some internet websites and learn more about these creatures, such as: What kind of animal are they? Where do they live? What are the different kinds or species of penguins, and how can you tell them apart? Work with your partner on reading the information together and writing down the correct answers. You will also be conducting some classroom experiments to better understand penguins. When you're finished this penguin Web Trek, your teacher will give you a quiz to see how well you've learned about these wonderful creatures. Enjoy the fun activities at the end of the Web Trek as well! ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: |
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Welcome to the world of penguins! Please proceed through the following list of sites and questions in the order given. You may visit only the online sites provided, and you will need to answer the questions at each site you visit after completing the reading. When you have finished your Web Trek, then complete both the quiz and the wordsearch. Hand in all of your papers to your teacher, and get permission to participate in the Penguin Fun activities. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: |
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C. STEP-BY-STEP PENGUIN WEB TREK 1. How do you recognize a penguin? Well, it usually looks like it's wearing a tuxedo and getting ready for a formal dinner party. They're awfully cute, aren't they? But if you were to listen to penguins, they would sound something like this group at Sea World.
2. Just what kind of animal is a penguin, and how many different kinds or species of penguins are there alive today that most scientists recognize? Use this site to find out. ____________________________________________________________________
3. Let's learn more about the physical properties of penguins. Answer all of the following questions by visiting this site. a. Which is the largest penguin, and which kind is the smallest? ____________________________________________________________________ b. What do "dorsal" and "ventral" mean, and how do they refer to penguins? ____________________________________________________________________ c. How many feathers do they usually have in their tails, and how many feathers do they have compared to other birds? ____________________________________________________________________ d. How do penguins travel on ice? ____________________________________________________________________ e. How can you distinguish different species of penguins? ____________________________________________________________________ f. You've seen lots of different penguin species on this page, and you can use this link to see all penguin species and their statistics. Which ones are your favorites? ____________________________________________________________________ 4. Take a look at some penguins at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, in Monterey, California. If you check at the right time, you might catch an actual feeding. Otherwise, you will see a video of the latest feeding. See if you recognize any of the species you have learned about. We think this species at the Monterey Bay Aquarium is called: ____________________________________________________________________
5. Here are some more questions about penguins. You will first need to read more about them at the Splash Zone Exhibit from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. a. How do penguins steer when they are swimming? ____________________________________________________________________ b. Why are penguins black and white in color? ____________________________________________________________________ c. What do penguins usually eat? ____________________________________________________________________ d. How deep can an Emperor Penguin dive, and how long can it stay under water? ____________________________________________________________________ e. Explain the duties of penguin parents. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ f. About how old is a penguin chick before it can go to the water to hunt its own food? ____________________________________________________________________
6. Now let's learn something about penguin habitats. They are known to populate only one of the Earth's hemispheres. Read the habitat information on this page, and answer which hemisphere penguins live on: ____________________________________________________________________ 7. Here are your last set of internet questions on penguins for this Web Trek. Use this link to answer the questions below. a. Which animals eat penguins? ____________________________________________________________________ b. How long do penguins usually live? ____________________________________________________________________ c. Can humans or penguins swim faster? ____________________________________________________________________ d. Do penguins have teeth? ____________________________________________________________________ e. How do penguins use black and white feathers to either heat up or cool down? ____________________________________________________________________ f. Penguins have a layer of fat. What is the proper term for this layer? ____________________________________________________________________ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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In order to learn more about penguins, you get to act like one. No, it doesn't mean you need to put on a tuxedo or move to the Antarctic. Instead you will learn how they stay warm, what special adaptations they have for their environment, and how they carry their eggs. Try each of the following science experiments with your class partner to better understand penguins. Your teacher will give you further instructions on how to proceed. HOW DO PENGUINS STAY WARM? Use the first link above for a hands-on science experiment to demonstrate the concept of insulation, and learn more about penguin insulation with the 2nd link above. HOW DO EMPEROR PENGUINS CARRY THEIR EGGS? Try your own experiment to see how penguins keep their eggs warm, and then use the 2nd link above to find out exactly what penguins do. HOW HAVE PENGUINS ADAPTED TO THEIR ENVIRONMENT? ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: |
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Now that you have learned all about penguins, their different names, how fast they swim, where they live, etc. you can answer this quiz. (Answers included; copy this student Web Trek assessment and answers onto separate files for printing.) 1.) Why are penguins colored black and white? 2.) How do penguins stay warm? 3.) How many different species of penguins are there? 4.) What is the smallest penguin called? 5.) Which animals are predators of penguins? 6.) How long can penguins live in the wild? 7.) What do penguins eat? 8.) Emperor penguins have been known to dive to how many feet deep? 9.) True or False: Penguins often mate for life. 10.) Penguin parents never help each other raise their chicks.
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How many different types of penguins did you learn about in this Web Trek? Find all the different kinds here. Want to look like a penguin, without having to wear a tux? Try printing out and assembling this penguin mask. 3. MAKE A PENGUIN HEADBAND: You have completed the Web Trek on penguins, and you definitely deserve an award! Try making this penguin headband. Use the 2nd link above to print out the pattern. Your teacher will help you with the instructions. 4. BLACKFOOTED PENGUIN COLORING PAGE: You have researched what penguins look like. Do you remember the Blackfooted Penguin? Note that its name has been changed to "African Penguin", though it often still called Blackfooted Penguin. Print out this coloring page to give this one his proper colors. 5. SAVE THE MARCH OF THE PENGUINS EGG: Uh-oh; the penguins here seem to have lost their egg. They have to keep it from getting cold with your help. Move your cursor to move the penguin and save the egg through twenty levels on this interactive game before your egg hatches. Don't forget to catch the fish for extra points, but watch out for predators! ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: _______________________________________________________________________ |
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You have completed your Web Trek on penguins, and by now you should know a great deal about them. You may wish to write and illustrate a class book all about penguins to share with younger classes at your school. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: |
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PENGUINS! A 3rd and 4th grade Web Trek ©2007. All rights reserved. Reproducible for personal & educational use only. All others require permission: everydayteaching |
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