Feathers, Flippers and Fledglings: A Free 5-Day Lesson Plan on Emperor Penguins

The majestic Emperor Penguin is most renowned for being the largest penguin species in the glacial habitat of Antarctica, widely recognized by the yellow patch on their neck. These endearing birds inspire learning as we continue to discover their distinct behaviors including adaptations to the frigid climate and their unique breeding patterns.

Emperor Penguins of Gould Bay — ©Christopher Michel / CC BY 2.0, Flickr – Original / License

Our Emperor Penguin unit plan, tailored to elementary students, uncovers more about this remarkable arctic animal, diving deeper into their inimitable physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, diet and behaviors.

Click the image below to access five days of comprehensive lesson plans, activities, comprehension questions, graphic organizers, project ideas and more!

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About the Author

Brooks Mathews

Brooks Mathews is an Education Writer for A-Z Animals, designing animal based unit plans that include lesson plans, activity sheets, craft/project ideas and more! She is an elementary teacher of eight years with a Bachelors degree from the University of South Carolina and a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education from Arizona State University. She resides in Nashville, TN with her husband of eight years, their son, Grady and their Golden Retriever!

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