Penguin Adaptations
8th GradeScience30 min
Learning Objective
I can describe how penguins have adapted to survive in cold environments.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze?
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Penguins keep their bodies warm with thick layers of fat and downy feathers, but their feet are designed for swimming and walking on slippery ice.
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Penguin feet are mostly made of bone and keratin, the same protein found in our fingernails.
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Penguins use counter-current heat exchange to keep their feet just above freezing temperatures.
Practice
4 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe three adaptations that penguins have to survive in cold environments, based on the video.”
Teacher Guide
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