Penguins

Mastery Evidence

• State at least three facts about penguins: they can't fly, they're excellent swimmers, and Emperor penguins are the biggest
• Describe how Emperor penguins huddle together in winter to keep warm
• Explain that penguin parents take turns keeping their egg warm on their feet in freezing temperatures

Assessment Prompt

“Can [child] tell you about penguins — that they can't fly but swim brilliantly, that Emperor penguins huddle in huge groups to stay warm, and that the dad balances the egg on his feet for weeks?”