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Penguin Life Cycle: Spin Wheel

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Overview:

Build a spinning wheel to demonstrate the life cycle of a penguin, designed for early and middle years students.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the stages of a penguin’s life cycle.
Identify key stages such as egg, chick, juvenile, and adult penguin.
Develop an understanding of the penguin life cycle and its relevance to nature.

How the Activity Works:

Students will cut out both sheets and poke a hole through the centre point of each wheel. They will then use a drawing pin to fasten the wheels together, creating a spinning wheel that displays the different stages of a penguin’s life cycle. As they assemble the wheel, they will arrange the stages of the life cycle in the correct order. This hands-on activity allows students to visually engage with the life cycle of a penguin, reinforcing their understanding of penguin growth in an interactive and fun way.

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