Penguin WebQuest

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You are a third grade Penguin trying to find out more information about your family. You have access to the Internet and you need to find out all that you can about your ancestors so that you can write your report for your teacher.   She said that if you do a good job, she will give you extra time to toboggan at recess!


Here is what you need to do:33peng.gif (7021 bytes)

Choose what type of penguin that you want to be. Then you need to do the following project:

1. Answer the questions listed below by using the web page links.

2. Create a HyperStudio stack showing what you learned. You should follow the directions listed below for each of your cards.


Questions:

1. Where in the world can you find your penguin?

2. What does your penguin eat?

3. What does your penguin look like?

4. How big can your penguin get?

5. How much does your penguin weigh?

6. Find three interesting facts that you learned about your penguin.


HyperStudio Stack Directions:

You will need to make a seven card stack. You need to have the following information on each card;

Card 1: Title Card-include your penguin's name, a picture from the internet, and your name.

Card 2: Use the HyperStudio art folder to get a map of where your penguin lives.  Make sure you put a label on your map and a caption for your picture.

Card 3: Draw a picture of your penguin using the art tools and label some important features that your penguin has.

Card 4: Type on your card how big your penguin can get and how much it weighs. Draw a picture to illustrate this.

Cards 5, 6, and 7: Use your three interesting facts to make these cards. You need to illustrate each card. Make sure you have a background.  Put one of your three interesting facts on a different card. This is your chance to be creative!!!

Card 8:  Write what you liked best about doing this project.


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Penguins

Penguins and more penguins

Antarctica's Penguins

Penguin Adaptations

Sea World

Sea World/Busch Gardens Fast Facts

Australian Wildlife-Penguins

Humbolt Penguin

Whale Time: Fishin for Facts

About the Antarctic

 

Miss Gottschalks' Home Page

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