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Unit Plan
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Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: The New Zoos: Return to the Wild

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the history of zoos, and design blueprints for an enriched "new zoo." Research genetic problems in captive animals.
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Lesson Plan
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Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Animal Einsteins: Who Needs Words, Anyway?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the theory that animals can learn to comprehend abstract concepts by observing to see if specific animal calls are associated with specific actions. Use scientific observation and record-keeping to collect and analyze data.