Understanding penguin response to climate and ecosystem change
Classroom Activites.
Use these powerpoints in your classroom to teach about penguins, Antarctica, climate change and living and working in a field camp. Talking points are included in the ‘notes’ section.
Powerpoints For Your Classroom
Introduction to Adelie Penguins
Introduction to Adélie penguins. Explore the lives of these engaging birds. Lean how they catch their food, build nests and rasie their chicks on Ross Island, Antarctica.
living and working in Antarctica
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How we know what we know.
We have learned many interesting facts about penguins. How do scientist do it? This powerpoint explores the tools and methods of penguin research.
Be a penguin REsearcher
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Penguin Adaptations
Antarctica is a cold and harsh environment. Learn how these birds have adapted to live and thrive in this remote place.
Penguin Quandries
Test your skill in solving these penguin mysteries. Answers are included, but take a risk, and make a guess before looking.
Fun penguin pictures
Enjoy these fun pictures of penguins being penguins and learn some of their interesting habits.
Joey's story
Click the title for a short powerpoint about Joey, a penguin we followed for 10 years at Cape Royds. For the full story order the book HERE
Penguin Predators and Competitors
Adélies do not live here alone. Learn about the other animals these birds must compete with and learn to keep away from.
penguins aren't the only ones: Emperors, Whales and Seals
Emperor penguins are the other true Antarctic penguin that never leaves the continent. Watch this short powerpoint to learn more about these remarkable birds.
Why the Polar regions are cold
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How you can help
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