Burgess Library WFISD
Penguin Research
Every second grader will complete a research unit on Penguins in the second semester.
Below you will find website and other useful material to help in the project.
INTERACTIVE PENGUIN MAP--ANTARCTICA
PBS created interactive map showing the habitats of different penguin species in Antarctica
PENGUIN WORLD
Pictures and info about the different species of penguins.
INTERACTIVE PENGUIN MAP --OTHER SPECIES
Interactive map on Penguin World showing habits of species throughout the Southern Hemisphere
PENGUIN SPECIES INFO SHEET
a printable PDF
Penguin Facts Virtual Flip Cards
Discovery Channel shares penguin facts and trivia in small chunks on virtual flip cards
Tour of African Penguin Home at New Jersey Zoo
two girls visit the African Penguins at the zoo and try to understand their behavior. Video quality is best is small format for small screen viewing.
Baby Chick in Shell Video
Two minute PBS video showing a baby chick emerging from its shell with the help of the father.
Penguin Online Book
Perfect for showing on the whiteboard, introduces basic penguin information with color photos. Flippable photos and easy text
Rockhopper Penguin Short videos, Live
Discovery Channel produces several short videos showing the lifestyle of Rockhopper Penguins. Waddle All the Way
Below you will find website and other useful material to help in the project.
INTERACTIVE PENGUIN MAP--ANTARCTICA
PBS created interactive map showing the habitats of different penguin species in Antarctica
PENGUIN WORLD
Pictures and info about the different species of penguins.
INTERACTIVE PENGUIN MAP --OTHER SPECIES
Interactive map on Penguin World showing habits of species throughout the Southern Hemisphere
PENGUIN SPECIES INFO SHEET
a printable PDF
Penguin Facts Virtual Flip Cards
Discovery Channel shares penguin facts and trivia in small chunks on virtual flip cards
Tour of African Penguin Home at New Jersey Zoo
two girls visit the African Penguins at the zoo and try to understand their behavior. Video quality is best is small format for small screen viewing.
Baby Chick in Shell Video
Two minute PBS video showing a baby chick emerging from its shell with the help of the father.
Penguin Online Book
Perfect for showing on the whiteboard, introduces basic penguin information with color photos. Flippable photos and easy text
Rockhopper Penguin Short videos, Live
Discovery Channel produces several short videos showing the lifestyle of Rockhopper Penguins. Waddle All the Way