California Institute of Technology
Infrared Zoo Lesson 1: A Trip to the Infrared Zoo
Students will use infrared images to classify different animals. Students will learn more about infrared imaging and the information it can reveal. This activity is guaranteed to activate great class discussion.
California Institute of Technology
Infrared Zoo Lesson 3: The Invisible Zoo
How do biologists and zoologists use infrared technology to learn how warm and cold-blooded animals thermoregulate their internal body temperature? Have your students explore this phenomenon using this great lesson plan.
California Institute of Technology
Infrared Zoo Lesson 2: Dinner in the Dark
After exploring the scenario of how a pit-viper may get his midnight snack, students learn about the infrared sense of a pit-viper. They then discuss how infrared technology has helped in our society.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Art to Zoo the Museum Idea 1978
A lesson plan in which students take on the work of museum professionals: each student creates a ?Museum of Me? and the entire class builds exhibition on a subject relevant to the curriculum. The issue also includes an article on student...
Other
The Digital Scoop: Kindergarten Kids Love Zoo Borns!
In this lesson, the teacher gives each child an animal name and has them find it on the ZooBorns website. They then choose an animal they like and search for that.
Other
Insectclopedia: Lesson Plans
A very comprehensive site from pedagonet.com that includes lesson plans on insects for all ages and grade levels. Students will enjoy learning about insects as you employ these engaging lesson plans in your own classroom.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: A Magical Animal Encounter
This writing lesson is fashioned after Harry Potter's encounter with a communicative boa constrictor at the zoo. Inspired by Rowling's original idea, students will be asked to create a three-part story about an original magical animal...
Other
English to Go: "Animal Apps"
An article about the US and Canadian zoos using apps to teach apes is a springboard for this creative activity. Pre-reading questions, the article from Reuters, and follow-up summary in addition to grammar exercises make up a complete...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Aliki
This resource site for the work of the children's author Aliki includes lesson plans and activities for students reading Corn is Maize, Painted Words, Spoken Memories, My Visit to the Zoo, My Visit to the Aquarium, and Wild and Wooly...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Who/what/when/where: Circus Theme
In this lesson, Dr. Seuss' book, If I Ran the Zoo, is used as the mentor text for its use of adverbial phrases. After reading the mentor text, students will use click the buttons with the words "Who", "What", "When", and "Where" until...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Our Trip Around the Biomes
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...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Animal Hide and Seek
This lesson will help young scholars become aware of how animals use their colors to their advantage. After a discussion and activity about the importance of different animals' colors, students will participate in a virtual field trip...
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Rousseau in the Jungle
Rousseau imagined Tropical Forest with Monkeys from trips to botanical gardens, zoos, and illustrations in books. Young scholars will conduct research and imagine themselves in a place other than where they live. They also will...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Reptile Adventure
During this lesson, students work with small groups and partners on reptile research. They will have the opportunity to use books and the Internet for research. They will also go on a reptile adventure searching for new information about...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Prime Time Primates: The Mating Game
Emulate the work of primatologists by observing animals in a zoo environment. Record observations as entries in a journal, and prepare a final report of your conclusions.
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