Penguins of the Antarctic: Climate Change in the Antarctic
For the layperson, trying to understand the essence of climate change research can be exasperating. Here, NATURE breaks down its impact on Antarctica.

For the layperson, trying to understand the essence of climate change research can be exasperating. Here, NATURE breaks down its impact on Antarctica.
Discover where the various kinds of penguins live on the Antarctic ice.
Mother penguins reunite with their mates and chicks -- and celebrate survival in the harsh Antarctic climate.
Male king penguins strut their stuff in a penguin version of the Paso Doble, courting prospective mates.
(Airs Sunday, August 1) Brave the extreme conditions of Earth's southernmost continent for a close-up look at the varied penguins of the Antarctic.
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In this lesson, students will research what scientists are studying on Antarctica and what they hope to gain from their research. They will also create a multi-media story about the challenges penguins face living in this harsh environment.
In this lesson, students will gather information regarding penguins and write a story from a penguin's point-of-view that describes his or her daily life. Students will also research the impact of climate change on Antarctica and create a poster to call attention to the topic.
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