This unit had been designed for grades 1-3 and involves science and language arts. All Internet links to the unit are included in this lesson. The links provide information, experts, and activities relevant to the tasks. These sites will answer questions about penguins, list books for young readers, and take you on a virtual tour. The teacher guides the students through the lessons, acting as a facilitator rather than the expert.
Students can work alone or in groups to complete the tasks.
The students will create an original story based on their new penguin knowledge and present it to their peers or parents. Penguin Year Crow, S. L. Penguins and Polar Bears Johnson, S. Penguins Fletcher, Neil. See How They Grow Lester, Helen. The students will be evaluated by a 5 point rubric. The students will be discuss and develop a 5 point rubric and then evaluate each other's performance using the rubric.