Antarctic Antics, Preschool and Elementary Age Video Options

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"Antarctic Antics, A Book of Penguin Poems" is a 13 to 18 minute video written by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey for ages 4 to 8, grade levels K-4. The ISB number is 0-78820-752-0. The video comes complete with a summary and lesson objectives, as well as pre- and post-viewing activities. The objectives include investigating the life cycles and behaviors of penguins, exploring life in the Antarctic, and learning about life in the sea. Students also learn about the Antarctic climate. See Teacher's journal entry for a description of how some young children reacted to the video.