Penguin Homes and Helping Hands

5th GradeScience30 min

Learning Objective

I can describe where penguins live and one way people are helping them.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

7 min

All About Penguins for Kids: Penguins of the World for Children - FreeSchool

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Guided Notes

6 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Penguins are easily recognized by their coloring: all penguins have white bellies and a dark or black back.

  • Although you may already know that penguins live in Antarctica, penguins can be found everywhere from Antarctica to the equator, and they live in places like Africa, Australia, and South America.

  • Penguins live in huge groups called rookeries to help provide protection from predators or freezing temperatures.

Practice

10 min

3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Name two places, besides Antarctica, where penguins live. Also, name one thing people are doing to help penguins.

Teacher Guide

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