Have each student select a penguin species to research and synthesize their notes by creating a research journal page.
Invite students to create their own penguin cartoon characters based on what they have learned about the characteristics and behavior of real penguins. Use these printables with the K-2 Antarctica lesson: Create Your Own Penguin.
Welcome to Zavodovski — a volcanic island that lives in the icy waters north of Antarctica. First watch Volcanic Islands Create a Penguin Sanctuary, a short clip from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth. Sir David Attenborough introduces you to the world’s largest chinstrap penguin colony, which thrives despite (and in some cases, because of) its treacherous seas and active volcano.
Once your students have watched the video, invite them to check for understanding with this quick, 8-question quiz!
In Volcanic Islands Create a Penguin Sanctuary, narrator Sir David Attenborough tells the fascinating survival story of chinstrap penguins living on Zavodovski Island. This island, located in the Southern Ocean, is home to the world’s largest chinstrap penguin colony, despite its treacherous seas and an active volcano. The penguins have adapted to extreme conditions, using the island’s isolation and volcanic landscape as a refuge from predators. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Baby Penguins Hatch... and They're Hungry!, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how emperor penguins huddle up after a storm. When the Sun rises, the chicks start to hatch and demand food. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Dynasties, a documentary that follows endangered species fighting for their survival.
In Sarah and Duck Visit the Penguins, Sarah and Duck go to the zoo. Duck has his penguin suit on and wants to swim, eat, and dive like a penguin. But will he like being a penguin more than a duck? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Sarah & Duck, a kids' show about the adventures of seven-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck.
Waddle into the wild with one of nature’s most beloved birds: the penguin! This BBC Learning Hub playlist follows the lives of these flightless wonders as they brave the cold, dive through icy waters, and care for their fluffy chicks.
Meet the determined emperor penguins of Antarctica and discover how they adapt to harsh environments, work together in colonies, and avoid danger from predators like leopard seals. With narration from Blue Planet and other BBC favorites, this collection offers a closer look at the strength, smarts, and sheer adorableness of penguins in the wild.
In Emperor Penguins Return to the Colony, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how emperor penguins evade leopard seals to get back on the ice and back to their chicks. Learn how emperor penguins take care of their chicks and then return to the water. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In The Chinstrap Penguin in Winter, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how chinstrap penguins find a perfect breeding spot. Learn why a volcano is a great breeding spot for these penguins. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In King Penguins and Their Survival Suits, narrator Sir David Attenborough highlights how king penguins go through a dramatic change on the remote South Georgia island. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet II, a natural history series that explores the world's oceans, the animals that live in them, and the threats they face, using modern filming techniques and equipment to capture previously unseen areas of the ocean.
Have each student select a penguin species to research and synthesize their notes by creating a research journal page.
Invite students to create their own penguin cartoon characters based on what they have learned about the characteristics and behavior of real penguins. Use these printables with the K-2 Antarctica lesson: Create Your Own Penguin.
Welcome to Zavodovski — a volcanic island that lives in the icy waters north of Antarctica. First watch Volcanic Islands Create a Penguin Sanctuary, a short clip from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth. Sir David Attenborough introduces you to the world’s largest chinstrap penguin colony, which thrives despite (and in some cases, because of) its treacherous seas and active volcano.
Once your students have watched the video, invite them to check for understanding with this quick, 8-question quiz!
In Volcanic Islands Create a Penguin Sanctuary, narrator Sir David Attenborough tells the fascinating survival story of chinstrap penguins living on Zavodovski Island. This island, located in the Southern Ocean, is home to the world’s largest chinstrap penguin colony, despite its treacherous seas and an active volcano. The penguins have adapted to extreme conditions, using the island’s isolation and volcanic landscape as a refuge from predators. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Baby Penguins Hatch... and They're Hungry!, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how emperor penguins huddle up after a storm. When the Sun rises, the chicks start to hatch and demand food. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Dynasties, a documentary that follows endangered species fighting for their survival.
In Sarah and Duck Visit the Penguins, Sarah and Duck go to the zoo. Duck has his penguin suit on and wants to swim, eat, and dive like a penguin. But will he like being a penguin more than a duck? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Sarah & Duck, a kids' show about the adventures of seven-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck.
Waddle into the wild with one of nature’s most beloved birds: the penguin! This BBC Learning Hub playlist follows the lives of these flightless wonders as they brave the cold, dive through icy waters, and care for their fluffy chicks.
Meet the determined emperor penguins of Antarctica and discover how they adapt to harsh environments, work together in colonies, and avoid danger from predators like leopard seals. With narration from Blue Planet and other BBC favorites, this collection offers a closer look at the strength, smarts, and sheer adorableness of penguins in the wild.
In Emperor Penguins Return to the Colony, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how emperor penguins evade leopard seals to get back on the ice and back to their chicks. Learn how emperor penguins take care of their chicks and then return to the water. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In The Chinstrap Penguin in Winter, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how chinstrap penguins find a perfect breeding spot. Learn why a volcano is a great breeding spot for these penguins. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In King Penguins and Their Survival Suits, narrator Sir David Attenborough highlights how king penguins go through a dramatic change on the remote South Georgia island. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet II, a natural history series that explores the world's oceans, the animals that live in them, and the threats they face, using modern filming techniques and equipment to capture previously unseen areas of the ocean.