Description
This fairy penguin replica is part of our large range of Australian Animal replicas.
Collect them all!
Teaching ideas for a penguin replica
- Students can research the fairy penguin. They can then produce a poster, diorama or report on their lifecycle and ecology.
- Map the distribution of fairy penguins and compare this with other penguins.
- Have students research Antarctica. Compare Antarctica with the Arctic Circle and discuss the differences in fauna, ice cover, weather patterns and more.
- Watch the movie ‘Happy Feet’ and have students note the types of penguins represented.
- Research how penguin feathers are different from other birds.
- Create a story about a penguin and act out the play
- What do penguins eat? Where do they sleep?
- How do penguins handle swimming in cold water?
- Learn why penguins have a dark back and a white belly… consider their predators!
- Create a chart of the penguins based on their height.
- Why do some penguins swallow stones?
- Create a science poster about penguins
- Paint penguin pictures and hang the pictures around your classroom
The scientific name for the fairy penguin is Eudyptula minor. It is found predominantly along Australia’s southern shoreline and the NZ coastline.
School science visit that expands on this science teaching resource
I just wanted to pass on how much the staff and students really enjoyed it and how perfect it was to launch our science week activities. The students were enthralled, educated and entertained – a perfect trifecta!
-Caulfield Grammar School – Big Science Big FunThanks so much for presenting at our school on Monday. Our students enjoyed the show.
-Greenvale Primary School – Big Science Big FunFizzics Education curated a thoughtful and hands-on experience for the children, incorporating practical, skill-based learning activities and followed by a science presentation at the end of the event involving liquid nitrogen. This was delivered safely and effectively, capturing both the children and the parents for the duration of the presentation.
-Macquarie Bank – Family Fun DayFizzics Education ran a show today at our school and it was wonderful. He was a great facilitator and the show was age appropriate and well done.
-Mount Zion Early learning centre – Little Science Big FunI just wanted to pass on how much the staff and students really enjoyed it and how perfect it was to launch our science week activities. The students were enthralled, educated and entertained – a perfect trifecta!
-Caulfield Grammar School – Big Science Big FunThanks so much for presenting at our school on Monday. Our students enjoyed the show.
-Greenvale Primary School – Big Science Big FunFizzics Education curated a thoughtful and hands-on experience for the children, incorporating practical, skill-based learning activities and followed by a science presentation at the end of the event involving liquid nitrogen. This was delivered safely and effectively, capturing both the children and the parents for the duration of the presentation.
-Macquarie Bank – Family Fun DayFizzics Education ran a show today at our school and it was wonderful. He was a great facilitator and the show was age appropriate and well done.
-Mount Zion Early learning centre – Little Science Big Fun