| Autor: |
Yewell, Robyn, Gray, Ron E. |
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Science and Children; September 2024, Vol. 61 Issue: 5 p51-55, 5p |
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AbstractThe emperor penguin is one of the most identifiable animals on Earth. Its survival depends on a variety of factors, such as temperature and other environmental elements. To engage third-grade students in exploring the captivating phenomenon of penguin survival in extreme weather conditions, we designed a Model-Based Inquiry (MBI) unit. Students were given the opportunity to learn more about the structural and behavioral adaptations that allow some organisms to survive better than others in their environment. Students were prompted to look for connections between the data that they collected (the structural and behavioral adaptations of the species) and their data to explain what function the adaptations provided to give the species the best chance to survive. Through thoughtful observation and analysis, the students were able to communicate their findings with confidence. Armed with their collected evidence on the species' structural and behavioral adaptations, they constructed compelling arguments that illuminated the pivotal role these adaptations play in the emperor penguin’s ability to survive and flourish within its environment. |
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