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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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Activity
Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Gulf of Maine Aquarium: Antarctica: Penguin Adaptation

For Students 6th - 8th
Read a paragraph about penguin adaptations and then create a suit for a penguin. Materials are listed at the bottom of the page.
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Website
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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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Antarctic Connection: Fairy (Little Blue) Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes a look at the Fairy Penguin, the smallest of all the penguins and found in warmer waters along the shores of Southern Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand. Content includes a focus on this penguin's physical...
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The Boston channel.com: Little Blue Penguins

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource features a day in the life of a little blue penguin. Students and teachers can observe these unique birds from the penguin cam.
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Unique Australian Animals

Unique Australian Animals: Little Blue Penguin

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to get the facts on this adorable little penguin. Click here to read about the Little Blue Penguin, also called the Fairy Penguin.