Penguin Adaptations
Learning Objective
I can describe the physical and behavioral adaptations that allow penguins to survive in their environment.
Lesson Flow
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The Life Cycle of Penguins
Maarya Patel
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Most penguins live in the southern hemisphere, with a large number residing in Antarctica because there are no land predators there.
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Penguins have flippers to help them swim, black and white plumage for camouflage and heat absorption, and dense bones to help them dive.
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The life cycle of a penguin includes these seven stages: laying the egg, incubating the egg, hatching, feeding, chick stage, going to sea, and adult stage.
Practice
8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Name two physical adaptations that penguins have that help them survive in cold environments, and explain how each adaptation helps them.”
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