Waddle Like a Penguin
Grades K-2: Individualized one-time virtual program
This program option is prioritized for SPED/inclusion classes, newcomer classes, and/or for classes taught primarily in languages other than English or Spanish. If your class does not have one of these classifications, but you think it would be best for your students, you are still encouraged to apply and we will do our best to fit you in.
Overview
Discover how the unique adaptations of African Penguins help them to survive in their ocean habitat. Students will waddle and swim like a penguin while observing our live penguin colony.
Teachers - please see how to prep your students here.
Request this free program:
If you have not yet participated in a program this school year, please email therockprogram@calacademy.org to request your free program. We will do our best to schedule a program on a date and time that works well for your class.
What is a interactive one-time virtual program?
Each program is 30-minutes long and taught by a professional educator who converses directly with your students via webcam and microphone. Students will also interact with educators through polls, chat box, and hands-on activities, as age appropriate. Teachers receive a private link ahead of time to share with their students. Generally we use Zoom with classes, but we may be open to other videoconferencing platforms.
Extension activities for students
Teachers can find optional extension activities that are designed to be self-directed by the students or class group work, and may be built upon by the teacher if they desire. Activities range from 5-30 minutes long. Students | Estudiantes
NGSS connections
This unit supports the following standards:
Crosscutting Concepts
Structure and Function
Related Performance Expectation
K-LS1-1 Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
Connection & technology information
Teachers who apply will receive an email with specific instructions on how to connect with Academy educators on the day of your program. Individualized virtual programs will not be recorded to protect student privacy. If you have questions or need us to resend the email listing your private URL, contact us at therockprogram@calacademy.org
The Rock Fund Program is open to all K - 5 classes from San Francisco schools, whether public, private or parochial. Interested in a different option for your class this year, instead? Visit the Rock Fund Program website.
