Penguin Parade

You’re off to Antarctica on an expedition to study penguins! How many different species can you identify?

1. Research the various species of penguins. Learn about their size, shape, recognizable characteristics, and habitats. How many species of penguins can you identify? Where are their natural habitats? This accordion-folded display will give you, and penguins, an opportunity to strut your stuff!

2. Cut a long, narrow piece of poster board with Crayola® Scissors. With Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils and a ruler, divide the strip into several identical boxes. Make two sections for each kind of penguin.

3. In every other box, draw a picture of a different species of penguin. Using Crayola Twistables, color in the penguins. Highlight each one’s unique characteristics.

4. Write the names and descriptions of penguins in the boxes next to them. Fold your strip back and forth along the lines to display your Penguin Parade.

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

• Work independently or in small groups to research penguin species and natural habitats. Prepare life-size displays of each.
• Use facts about penguins to write a creative story about them.
• Find out about polar expeditions to study penguins.
• Where can penguins be found outside of their native habitats? If possible, plan to go see them.

Lesson Plans

crayola supplies

• Erasable Colored Pencils
• Twistables®
• Pointed Tip Scissors

household supplies

• ruler
• posterboard

grades

• Grades 1 to 3
• Grades 4 to 6

subjects

• Science
• Social Studies
• Visual Arts

time

• 30 to 60 minutes

benefits

• Students research the different species of penguins, discovering where the various types live, breed, and how they survive.


• Students compare and contrast characteristics of various types of penguins such as size, weight, coloring, and habitats.


• Students create a series of penguin pictures that highlight the unique qualities of each type of penguin.


• Students research the effect of global warming on the penguin population.

Research Canada Standards
Research UK Standards
Research U.S. Standards