Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Webcams in the Classroom: Animal Inquiry and Observation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Observe animal behavior patterns and their habitats using one of the many webcams broadcasting from zoos and aquariums around the United States and the world in this inquiry-based activity that focuses on observation logs, class...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: A Day at the Zoo

For Students 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a young woman named Zoe who works with animal habitats at the zoo. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Interactive
Other

Switch Zoo: Where Do I Live?

For Students 3rd - 8th
In these games, you will move the animals who live in Switch Zoo to their original home continent or ocean.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Our Trip Around the Biomes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
During this lesson, students travel to the biomes by way of the Internet. They learn the characteristics of biomes, including animals, plants, temperatures, etc. Students then use this information to create a slideshow presentation to...
Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Libraries: Zoos, a Historical Perspective

For Students 9th - 10th
An online sample of maps, drawings and photographs of zoos from over 30 states and 40 countries.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: The New Zoos: Polar Bear Picnic

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore zoos and the change in animal care, and research the physiology and habitats of polar bears. Investigate the difference between what is essential to survive and what is desirable in an enriched environment.
Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about birds, as well as several pictures.
Handout
Other

Who Zoo: Cheetahs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a great set of Cheetah images along with in depth descriptions. Links to additional information are listed at the bottom of this site.