Penguin Adaptations and Habitats
Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast the adaptations of different penguin species to their habitats.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
Emperor penguins | The Greatest Wildlife Show on Earth | BBC Earth
BBC Earth
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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After four months of fasting, male emperor penguins can produce a protein-rich secretion to feed their newly hatched chicks, but it's barely enough to keep them alive for a week.
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Female emperor penguins reappear with magically accurate timing after 2 months of fishing, allowing the chick to feed properly and consume 100 kilos of food over the next 5 months.
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Emperor penguins can toboggan as a faster mode of transport than walking, and both males and females will take turns going fishing, traveling thousands of mm in search of food.
Practice
3 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe two adaptations mentioned in the video that help emperor penguins survive in their environment.”
Teacher Guide
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