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“Proud as a peacock” and “pretty as a peacock” are phrases that reference the male of this bird species. Females—or peahens—aren’t nearly as colorful as the males whose spectacular tail fans out for a stunning display of color and design. Why is the male so glamorous and the female so subdued? While animals’ adaptation to their environment ensures survival of the species, it’s unusual for the male to take center stage with such a distinctive contrast. Discover more “peafowl” facts, unique structures, and natural instincts that distinguish this unusual species from others in the bird kingdom, and decide for yourself if being “proud as a peacock” and “pretty as a peacock” are compliments!
In this issue students will:
- read informational text about peacocks
- understand different features between peafowl
- follow a guide to color peacock feathers
- learn about structures that aid in survival
- sequence events in a story
- calculate sums and differences
- respond to true/false statements
- use the newspaper to research data for graphing
- write descriptively about your hero
7 page PDF
