The Old Man and the Penguin
Book details
Author: Julie Abery & Pierre Pratt
Topic: Ocean Pollution, Marine Life.
Summary:
This is a short, true story about an old man who saves an oil covered penguin and the friendship that they develop.
Teaching Ideas
Free teaching resources for this book are available below. This includes:
- a Youtube link to a recording of the book
- a lesson plan with suggested activities
- a PowerPoint presentation for teachers
- a student worksheet
Youtube Video: The Old Man and the Penguin
Teaching Resources:
Suitable for all primary school levels, and lower secondary students.
Curriculum Links: Science, Literacy
Literacy Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking.
Lesson One:
In this lesson, students will write down what items they could use to help an animal suffering the effects of an oil spill or other hazard.
Lesson Two:
In this lesson, students will create a poster that will be displayed in their community to draw attention to the hazards of oil spills.