Name: ____________________________
PENGUINS AROUND
THE WORLD
Directions: Look at the slide show at the Web site
provided to learn about penguins. Then read the
sentences below. Each sentence contains two bold
words. Only one word correctly completes the sentence.
Circle the correct word.
Web Resources:
Penguins Around the World Slide Show
http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/proj/penguins/slide3.html
1. Penguins are birds/mammals.
2. Penguins are covered with waterproof fur/feathers.
3. A penguin’s color/shape helps it hide from its enemies.
4. A penguin chick knows its parents by their sounds/faces.
5. Penguins’ relatives/predators include killer sharks, sea leopards, and killer whales.
Something to Think About: Penguins live in the wild only south of the equator. No penguins
live in Earth’s northern hemisphere. On what four continents would you find penguins living in
the wild?
Learn More: Read about penguin adaptations at
http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/proj/penguins/activity3.html. Then make a chart comparing
penguins and flying birds.
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