Science Polar Regions Conceptual 5–7 yrs

Penguins

企鹅

Description

Know key facts about penguins — they live in the Antarctic and Southern Hemisphere, they cannot fly but are excellent swimmers, Emperor penguins are the largest and huddle together in winter to keep warm, and penguin parents take turns keeping their egg warm on their feet in freezing temperatures

Mastery Evidence

✓ State at least three facts about penguins: they can't fly, they're excellent swimmers, and Emperor penguins are the biggest
✓ Describe how Emperor penguins huddle together in winter to keep warm
✓ Explain that penguin parents take turns keeping their egg warm on their feet in freezing temperatures

Assessment Prompt

Can your child tell you about penguins — that they can't fly but swim brilliantly, that Emperor penguins huddle in huge groups to stay warm, and that the dad balances the egg on his feet for weeks?