1. State a particular bird/show/activity in Bird paradise that interest you.

2. Suggest one way how the Bird Paradise has used inventive/ adaptive methods to ensure the well-being of the birds.

3. Suggest a student activity which involves data analytics and/or sustainability with a Bird Park as the context. You may use Generative AI (e.g. ChatGPT) to give you some ideas.

4. Post a photo of your group.

Emperor penguins display rigorously geometric spacing and mathematical efficiency when they huddle together for warmth, which may reveal secrets to their overall health.

It turns out that penguins execute their huddles with a high degree of mathematical efficiency

Penguins in the huddle’s center, where temperatures reach a sweltering 100 degrees Fahrenheit, mostly stand still. A bird who finds himself on the huddle’s windward side is soon driven to relocate to its warmer, leeward side. As more birds leave the windward side, penguins in the center soon find themselves exposed. In due course, these penguins also depart for the leeward side. 

Variables may include vegetation type, altitude and amount of free space.

Analyze the data to understand the factors influencing bird habitat choices and propose conservation measures based on data.

*Objective:*

Collect and analyze data on the number of steps penguins take in a day. Practice graphing skills, calculate averages, and introduce basic trigonometry concepts.

**Part 1: Data Collection**

1. **Introduction to Penguins:**

- Discuss penguin species and their habitats.

- Emphasize the importance of physical activity for penguins.

2. **Estimation Exercise:**

- Ask students to estimate how many steps they think a penguin takes in a day.

- Have a brief class discussion on different estimation strategies.

3. **Field Trip/Research:**

- If possible, organize a virtual penguin-watching session or research penguin step data.

- Record the number of steps for different penguins.

**Part 2: Data Analysis**

4. **Data Organization:**

- Create a table with columns for penguin species and their corresponding step counts.

| Penguin Species | Step Count |

|------------------|------------|

| Emperor | |

| Adélie | |

| Gentoo | |

5. **Graphing:**

- In a separate section, have students create a bar graph to represent the step counts of each penguin species.

- Label axes appropriately.

6. **Average Calculation:**

- Guide students to calculate the average step count for all penguin species combined.

**Part 3: Trigonometry Connection**

7. **Introduction to Trigonometry:**

- Briefly introduce trigonometry and its relevance in real-world scenarios.

8. **Penguin Waddle Angle:**

- Discuss how penguins waddle and introduce the concept of angles.

- Measure the waddle angle of a penguin and discuss the role of trigonometry in angle calculations.

**Conclusion:**

9. **Reflection:**

- Have students reflect on what they learned about penguin behavior, data collection, graphing, and trigonometry.

10. **Class Discussion:**

- Encourage students to share their findings and discuss the connection between penguins, math, and real-world applications.

This worksheet aims to integrate math concepts with a real-world scenario, making learning enjoyable and relevant. Adjust activities based on your students' grade level and understanding of the topics.