I just love penguins. They very interesting animals. Teaching about penguins is always a fun experience for my students (and for me!) because there are so many things that you can do. I love the integration into many subject areas.
Before You Begin the Unit
I like to start with finding out what kids already know about penguins. Or, in my experience, what they THINK they know. I want to be able to teach students to VERIFY their “facts” by teaching them to research and think critically. (I first learned this extra step in a workshop put on by Tony Stead.) First, students are given 3 sticky notes to write what they think they know, what they wonder and what they want to learn.
Beginning the Research
Lap Books and Literacy Centers


Here are a few penguin books you might like for your penguin unit.
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