Penguin Adaptations
Grade 6th Grade · Science · 44 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe the physical and behavioral adaptations that allow penguins to survive in their environment.
Warm-Up Video
Maarya Patel · 7:43
The Life Cycle of Penguins
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Most penguins live in the southern hemisphere, with a large number residing in Antarctica because there are no land predators there.
- 2
Penguins have flippers to help them swim, black and white plumage for camouflage and heat absorption, and dense bones to help them dive.
- 3
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 Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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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