How Do Penguins Stay Dry?
by Sarah Ellison
Students will color a penguin with crayons and then spray water on their artwork. They'll observe how the water repels off of their paper. Discuss with students how the wax from the crayons keeps the water from absorbing their penguins. The crayons’ wax resembles the oil on penguin’s feather.
Lesson Grade Level
KindergartenLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mxOkY7oY57Z215oyBgBLyVOtJvPix3hXjzPrjtn…Subject Area
Science Life Science L2: Organisms & Energy L4: Evolution Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering
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