National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Emperor Penguin
This multi-media site includes video and audio clips about the Emperor Penguin. A great site for research projects, fun facts, maps and more.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Ornithology: Emperor Penguin
Information about the Emperor penguin: physical characteristics, behavior, reproduction, longevity, habitat, diet, conservation status, etc. (Published Jan. 15, 2010)
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Emperor Penguins
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the emperor penguin with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Emperor Penguin
A reference source on the emperor penguin that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes Forsteri)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Aptenodytes forsteri, or more commonly known as the emperor penguin.
BBC
Bbc Science & Nature: Emperor Penguin
BBC Wildlife profiles the largest penguin species, the Emperor penguin of Antarctica, with facts and photographs.
Other
Antarctic Connection: Penguins
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.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Ice Stories: Dispatches From Polar Scientists: Penguins
A resource featuring a select few penguin species living in the Antarctic Peninsula, particularly off of Ross Island. Discover the Adelie and the Emperor penguins who reside in this region.
Read Works
Read Works: Meet the Emperors
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text that asks the reader to make predictions about emperor penguins. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Antarctica Warms, Which Threatens Penguins
Describes the threat of climate change in the Antarctica to emperor penguins by affecting the ice sheets where penguin breeding grounds are located.
Read Works
Read Works: Meet the Emperors!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about emperor penguins, where they live, and how they raise their young. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Antarctic Penguins: Adelie and Emperor Penguins
This is a very informative and in-depth site about the Adelie and Emperor Antarctic Penguins. The site houses numerous pictures as well as basic information for each of the two types of penguin. The page also has tons of links to other...
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Emperor Penguin
This site provides a detailed overview of the Emperor Penguin. Content includes a focus on this bird's physical characteristics, geographic range, natural history, economic importance for humans, and more.
Read Works
Read Works: Penguins: Up Close and Personal
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about three different types of penguins: the emperor, the king, and the little blue. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Antarctica: Penguins: What Is Motion?
What do you know about Emperor penguins? Ernie is researching them and their migration across the continent.
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Gulf of Maine Aquarium: Antarctica: Penguin Adaptation
Read a paragraph about penguin adaptations and then create a suit for a penguin. Materials are listed at the bottom of the page.
Other
Types of Penguin
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.
Other
The Penguins Faq
Comprehensive resource guide to everything you ever wanted to know about Penguins.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Emperor Penguins
This photo shows a group of Emperor Penguins on a beautiful day in Antarctica. Emperor Penguins are the tallest species of penguins and are well known for the incredible journeys they make each year to mate and feed their chicks. Learn...
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Penguin Theme Unit
This instructional activity is designed to help young students learn about penguins over a five-day unit.
Read Works
Read Works: Vocabulary in Context 2nd Grade Unit: Glossary
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson in which students learn to use a glossary to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words. Lesson utilizes the book The Life Cycle of an Emperor Penguin by Robin Johnson and Bobbie Kalman and...
Other
Fishin for Facts Library
A comprehensive site that includes a wealth of information on whales, sharks, penguins and squid.
Other
Teaching Heart: Penguins
Use this site if you want to find ideas, lessons and activities related to penguins.