Polar Bears and Penguins

Today was an exciting day. The students stayed in the classroom during lunch to watch the penguins at the California Science Academy eat their lunch.

We were all sad that the audio wasn't working on their end but it was fun to see the penguins eating and interacting with the scientists.


In the afternoon Mr. Mckiel came to talk to us about his experience with polar bears.

I was so impressed with the connections students made between penguins and polar bears. Tomorrow we will be talking more about the differences and similarities between these two beautiful animals.

Penguins!

In room 8 we have been learning all about PENGUINS! We have done lots of fun activities. Here are some of the things we've done:


We have been watching penguins on a live penguin camera! You can see them too!

See Live Penguins

We made penguins out of clay - KE
Then we made them a habitat with clouds, snow, icebergs, and water. - KH and Room 8

We read lots of penguin books so we can learn about penguins - KN

We practiced walking with an egg on our feet. It was much easier when we had a "brood patch."

We measured to see if we were as tall as the Emperor Penguin - MS

We used water-colour paints and salt to make a beautiful sky. We cut out shapes to make cute little penguins.  - AD

We made a blubber glove to learn how blubber keeps penguins warm - Room 8

We learned how wax keeps penguins dry in the cold water. - AR

We made a chart to keep track of all the things we are learning. We even had to write on the back! - Room 8

We can't wait to learn more about penguins!