There is something very captivating about penguins. They look like little people as they waddle around the rocky shoreline and across icy horizons. But these characterful, curious little creatures are also incredibly caring of their young, withstanding bitterly cold weather to protect their offspring.
For all their comical characters, penguins are pretty perfect when it comes to surviving in Antarctica, and this section explores just how.
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Lesson 1: Penguin Adventure |
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| This activity introduces the children to penguin life through literacy and ICT. They create a story about a chick being born into the Antarctic World. | ||
Lesson 2: Tall Stories |
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| Penguins are one of the most popular creatures in our world. But do the children know how big they actually are? This activity will help them to understand. At the end of the activity, the class can make some cardboard cut-outs of the penguins to show their actual size. They might want to decorate them, too, or simply put them up as silhouette shapes. | ||
Lesson 3: Fantastic Feathers |
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| This activity will help children understand how well penguins are adapted to surviving in the cold of Antarctica. It will also help them appreciate how other animals are well adapted for survival in their habitat. | ||
Lesson 4: Surviving in Antarctica |
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| This activity celebrates how well penguins are adapted to surviving in their polar world. | ||
Lesson 5: Compassion |
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| In this section we will explore the meaning of the value of Compassion. Use the questions below to stimulate discussion and reflection on this value. Once the children have understood the value of Compassion, they should explore the Inspire to Action Challenges on what it means to be a compassionate person. |