Project
Penguin
Studying penguins has always been an integral part of Third Grade at
Treasure Hills
Elementary School. It is an enriching topic that allows the children
a unique experience with animals that are not characteristic of our environment.
INTRODUCTION
Due to a computer virus named "Leopard Seal" all computer data about
penguins has been eliminated from the World Wide Web. In order to
restore this information you have been chosen by the President of the United
States to join an expedition to all known penguin sites across the globe.
Your mission is to rediscover all known facts about the major penguin species,
including their habitats, characteristics, and diets.
TASKS
The students will research a specific penguin species, log the facts,
create a drawing, and present their findings to the class.
RESOURCES
Pete
& Barb's Penguin Pages Dive in here to start your expedition.
Penguin
Adaptation Use this site to view penguin drawings.
Penguin
Word Search See how many penguin terms you can find.
Quiz
About Penguins Test your penguin knowledge!
Antarctic
Penguins Click here to view awesome photos!
PROCESS
1. Go to the internet sites above to find information to complete
your Penguin Expedition Log.
2. As you find your information, each researcher needs to record
the answers on their Penguin Expedition Log.
3. With your research team, create an actual sized drawing of
your penguin, make sure to color it realistically.
4. As a group present your drawing and information from your
Penguin Expedition Log to the class. Be sure to include 3 unique facts
about your penguin.
5. Complete the Penguin Collected Data Chart
as you listen to each group's oral presentation.
LEARNING
ADVICE
1. Make sure you visit all of the links to help you record all
of the information about your penguin.
2. View pictures of your penguin to help you produce an accurate
drawing.
3. View Group Rubric to see how your
group can earn the most points possible.
4. Listen carefully as other groups report on their findings
and complete the Penguin Collected Data Chart. Keep this information
in a safe place for later reference.
EVALUATION
The Group Rubric above will be used to assess your project.
CONCLUSION
Students will gain a thorough knowledge of the many penguin species
of the world. They will understand the physical characteristics,
the lifestyles, diet, breeding habits, and the predators of each of the
species studied.
CREATIVE
TEAM
Feel free to contact us with your comments.
Third Grade Team: Natalie
Cervantes, Liz Doty,
Cheryl
Janssen, Linda Moody,
Mari Olmos, Pam
Pettijohn
Counselor: Olga Lovera
Resource Teacher: Belinda
Munoz
P.E. Coach: John Galindo