ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English Did You Know That Penguins Glide Across Ice? ????
Have you ever wondered how penguins move around? Penguins are super cool because they can swim really well! Even though they can’t fly like other birds, their wings help them swim fast and gracefully in the water. It’s like they are flying underwater!
Penguins have a special talent for seeing underwater. Their eyes work better in the water than on land. This helps them find food, even when the water is dark or not very clear. Isn’t that amazing?
Penguins are not just great swimmers; they are also good at moving on ice. They can jump and glide across the ice, almost like they are skating. Imagine sliding on ice with your friends—penguins do it all the time!
Did you know that penguins lost the ability to fly millions of years ago? But that’s okay because they are fantastic at swimming and gliding. Penguins live in cold places, and their thick feathers keep them warm. They also huddle together to stay cozy.
If you want to learn more about these fascinating creatures, you can read books or watch videos about them. Penguins are full of surprises, and there’s always something new to discover!
Penguin Glide Experiment: Create your own penguin glide at home! Use a small toy penguin or any small object to represent a penguin. Find a smooth surface, like a table or a piece of cardboard, and tilt it slightly to mimic an icy slope. Let your “penguin” slide down the slope. Try changing the angle of the slope to see how it affects the speed and distance of the glide. Discuss with your friends or family why you think penguins glide on ice and how it helps them move around quickly.
Underwater Vision Exploration: Penguins can see well underwater. To explore this, fill a clear bowl with water and place small objects at the bottom. Look through the side of the bowl and see how the objects appear. Try looking from above the water and then from the side. Talk about how things look different underwater and why you think penguins need to see well in the water.
Penguin Movement Observation: Next time you visit a zoo or watch a video about penguins, pay close attention to how they move both in water and on ice. Draw a picture of a penguin swimming and another of a penguin gliding on ice. Share your drawings with your class and explain what you noticed about their movements. How do their wings and bodies help them in each environment?
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
“Would you like to know some incredible things about penguins? Did you know that they see better underwater than outside of the water? Even when the water is dark or dirty, this ability helps them look for food. Penguins lost the ability to fly millions of years ago, but their wings allow them to move with great agility in the water. They can also jump and glide across the ice. How cool!”
