Penguins Around the World

Type of Resource: Research Resources, Teacher Tools and Information, Online Activities, Student tools and information
Free or Fee: Free
Computer Needs: Java Script
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For a study of penguins, this site provides useful information presented for a young audience. The online quizzes provide an instant pop up message for incorrect answers that includes a prompt or accurate information. The interactive map includes factual information as students explore the locations of various penguins.

Description:

Penguins Around the World provides a resource for students and teachers and online activities about all the various species of penguins. An informative slideshow, online fact treasure hunt, online quizzes, an interactive habitat map and bibliographies of penguin sites, video and print materials all make up this comprehensive penguin resource.

Possible uses:

Classes can view the penguin slideshow together as an introduction to a penguin study. Students can share in reading aloud the information that accompanies each slide. Teachers can find online and offline activities on this site to incorporate into a unit on penguins. Students can find information in the 'Index' page and additional links to support a research project. Clicking on 'Pete and Barb's Penguin Pages,' near the bottom left of the home page, connects to another valuable penguin resource site at http://www.adelie.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ Teachers will also find resources for collaborating with other classes on projects though the 'Collaboration' page.

Related Resources:

Pre-K, K-3

Science : Biology

Research Resources, Teacher Tools and Information, Online Activities, Student tools and information

Java Script