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You Belong in the Zoo Project - Using HyperStudio

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners explore the diversity of living organisms. They research an animal found in the zoo and plans a 10-card HyperStudio project about his/her organism.
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Learning About Animals' Bodies

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students research different animals (mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, birds, fish) and create books, murals, dioramas, puppets, and sculptures to illustrate the necessity of various body parts for overall survival. In this animal...
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Animals

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discuss the term "endangered". They identify the reasons some animals are in danger of being wiped out. They discover ways humans can help the species survive.
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Horses

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore caring for animals. They explore some of the key features of animal care and discuss the various events that horses can compete in. Students discuss the skills and preparation that is required when preparing horses for...
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A Sick Day for Amos McGee

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read the story A Sick Day for Amos McGee about a zoo keeper who visits all of the animals everyday. In this reading lesson plan, students also make a printmaking art activity that is connected to the story.
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Animal Adventures

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students take a trip to the zoo, find the animal they researched and give their presentation about that animal. In this animals lesson plan, students work in groups to research, create a script, and present their script about that animal.
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Working With Animals

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study careers that involve animal care such as veterinarians, zookeepers and archeologists. They create a collage of animal drawings related to the careers.
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Where is Shirley the Elephant?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young animal lovers engage in a lesson that's all about elephants. They access an elephant sanctuary website and read a story about Shirley the elephant. They perform a series of activities based upon that story, and also study about the...
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Poetic Reflections

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Poetry is a wonderful way to explore language, express topical understanding, and incite creative thinking. After a trip to the local natural history museum (or zoo), learners write an acrostic or a cinquain poem describing one of their...
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Animal Categories

For Teachers K
Students sort animal picture cards into classification groups such as mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and fish. They discuss the characteristics that each group of animals shares then arrange the pictures into a clasificatioon...
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It's a Penguin's Life!

For Teachers K - 1st
Students will be studying the penguin community to observe the physical characteristics of the penguin and the relation it has to its community through a distance learning project with the Detroit Zoo.
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The Weight of Primates

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice their problem solving skills. In this addition and subtraction skills lesson, 2nd graders solve word problems that require them to find differences and sums. This lesson features the use of a video titled "Blossom...
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Animal Safari on the Internet

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students verbalize, analyze and practice various research steps including using the Internet for searches and how to use bookmarked sites. They use these skills to research animals.
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As the Kids Come and Go: Mapping a Classroom

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Map the classroom with your kids to help them understand how maps work and how to read them. The lesson starts off with a story about animals living and moving around the globe, and then kids create maps of their classroom to show how...
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I Am An Animal: Where Do I Live?

For Teachers K - 4th
Students make an alphabet booklet using the computer to find pictures and facts about farm animals, zoo animals and pets. They write facts about the animals: where they live, what they eat, their coloring, etc.
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Beginning Sounds- Animal Pictures

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this phonics and science worksheet, students say the name of the animal in each of 16 pictures and circle the letter that makes the beginning sound.
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Pleistocene Mammals

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students research the causes of the extinction of Pleistocene mammals.  In this Pleistocene mammals lesson, students read essays to understand the Pleistocene epoch. Students write an essay about the personal impact of this epoch. 
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Toco Toucan - Oil Pastels

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners create a picture of a toucan from the continent of South America using a pencil, marker, and oil pastels. Students identify the continent of South America and discuss the Toco Toucan. They follow teacher directions to create...
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Animals of Madagascar

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students are each assigned an animal from Madagascar. They research their animal and design a picture book about their animal. Students design a cover page, back page, bibliography page and the title page. Their book will contain...
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Animals: Alligators

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners study alligators, discover their habitats, species and how they care for their young.
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Buckets of Zoo

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students practice spelling while developing a variety of throwing skills.
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Animals: Panda Bears

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students discover the difference between giant and red panda bears. They examine their habitat, food, and why they are endangered.
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Art to Zoo: Celebration

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students research and develop a report on birthday rituals around the world. In this research lesson plan, students compare birthday rituals from other cultures to their own. Images and resources are included.
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Biome Discovery Expedition

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners research similarities and differences among biomes online. They simulate job of zoo planners, and depart on expedition to decide which biome the city zoo should construct, as well as which plants and animals to include in it.

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