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- 6th - 12th
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Students research how zoologists determine appropriate diets for animals, design a sample diet for a chosen animal and compare it to their own. They read the article, Cat Food for Aardvarks, and Other Zoo Diets which is imbedded in this plan. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students listen to the book, Dear Zoo. Working in groups, they develop a list of at least three zoo mammals. They write a letter to a zookeeper using four parts, which include a heading, body, closing and signature. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students explore perimeter, area and scale drawings of various geometric shapes. They compile all they learned by creating a scaled drawing and model of an human habitation exhibit for a zoo. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students differentiate between animal classes and identify strategies animals use to protect themselves. They identify the basic needs of animals and explain the role of zoos in preventing animal extinction. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten
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Students use the internet to gather information on the zoo. Using various sites, they complete a worksheet identifying different types of animals. With a partner, they find more information on an animal they are interested in. They navigate through the site and practice using a mouse, keyboard and scroll bar. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 5th
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Students identify a variety of animals that can be found at the zoo and select one to conduct research on. In pairs they conduct Internet research, complete a graphic organizer chart, and create a two slide PowerPoint presentation. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten
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Students explore the characteristics of an animal. What do all animals need to live and can what we expect to accomplish by studying about animals. They keep a science journal daily. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students be exposed to several current events in zoos around the world. They will be asked to study the incidents and then be ready to debate as either from the zoo's point of view or the critics in how the zoo handled their issues. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students in a French class review the vocabulary for animals found in a zoo. Using a Venn Diagram, they categorize animals into the types of food they eat. They share their responses to end the lesson and complete a worksheet for more review. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students who are fluent in Japanese and who are learning English study the English words for various animals and zoo terms. In pairs, they engage in creative dialogue using these terms and then they complete a crossword puzzle. Full Review »
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