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Educator Resources: Penguins - Sensitive Indicators

K12 and Youth

Penguins: Sensitive Indicators Lesson Plan Grades 6 - 8

This lesson plan will teach students about the different penguins of Antarctica and research the impact of climate change on the penguins' habitats. Click here for the lesson plan from PBS.org

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