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Penguin Power
After hearing about the threats facing endangered African penguins — and Dallas Zoo's efforts to save them in the wild through the artificial nesting project — First and Fourth Graders got to work on their own projects to inspire and educate others about these topics.
The First Grade students crafted educational posters to illustrate the challenges that penguins face in the wild due to loss of nesting habitats; the Fourth Graders designed and built their very own artificial nest prototypes that they presented at
an exhibition.
an exhibition.
Both classes had the opportunity to meet via Zoom with people at the Dallas Zoo who work with South African penguins in Dallas, but also work with a group of penguin experts in South Africa. They were able to hear from and ask questions of experts
about the problem and about some of the unique challenges faced by the South
African penguin. Several of the penguin experts from the Dallas Zoo attended the Penguin Nest Collaboration Exhibition in February in Lower School.
about the problem and about some of the unique challenges faced by the South
African penguin. Several of the penguin experts from the Dallas Zoo attended the Penguin Nest Collaboration Exhibition in February in Lower School.
The Hockaday School
Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.
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The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.