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Handout
Other

Antarctic Connection: Penguins

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough overview of penguins provides information on their adaption to the polar environment. Additional information can be found on 17 separate species of penguins.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Nova: Explore the Galapagos

For Students 9th - 10th
Using the interactive, multimedia map, see the Islands as they exist today and learn how they inspired Darwin, who pointed to them as the "origin of all my views." You can trace the trip of Darwin and hear from biologists at each spot....
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Website
Other

Fishin for Facts Library

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site that includes a wealth of information on whales, sharks, penguins and squid.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Penguins on Thin Ice

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explores various topics relating to penguins including From the Equator to the Bottom of the World, Feast and Famine, Penguin Cities, Waddling into the Future, and more.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Galapagos Penguin (Spheniscus Mendiculus)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Spheniscus Mendiculus, otherwise known as the Galapagos penguin.
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Handout
Other

Types of Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
The sixteen different species of penguin are outlined and described in this website. They are also sub-divided into 6 different genera. Good information including images of each species can be found here.
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Handout
MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Galapagos Penguins

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the Galapagos penguin with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Penguin

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Digital cartoon of a Galapagos penguin.