Step behind the scenes of the zoo and discover the fascinating world of animal care, conservation, and the people who dedicate their lives to protecting wildlife. Designed for grades 6 and under, the Zoo Wonder Study pairs engaging nonfiction and narrative picture books with structured lessons across science, history, geography, and language arts. With narration, mapwork, timelines, and writing instruction, this open-and-go plan makes it easy for families to learn together through a single, captivating theme.
Includes:
Open-and-go lessons across science, history, geography, and language arts
Animal science and zoo studies featuring habitats, enrichment, animal care, veterinary medicine, conservation, and zoo careers
Opportunities for narration, illustration, and Keeping Book journaling throughout the study
History lessons exploring the development of modern zoos through the life of Abraham Dee Bartlett and the story of pioneering zookeeper Helen Martini
Geography and mapwork featuring Europe, England, London, the United States, New York, and New York City
Timeline activities that help students place historical events and important figures in context
Vocabulary development through a themed Word Wall and interactive language activities
Grammar instruction focused on dependent and independent clauses and the conjunctions because, but, and so
Practical writing instruction using Single-Paragraph Outlines to help students organize and communicate ideas clearly
Copywork and dictation selections connected to the study theme
Note:
You must purchase or borrow DK Behind the Scenes at the Zoo: Your All-Access Guide to the World's Greatest Zoos and Aquariums;Fur, Fins, and Feathers: Abraham Dee Bartlett and the Invention of the Modern Zoo by Cassandra Maxwell; and Cubs in the Tub: The True Story of the Bronx Zoo's First Woman Zookeeper by Candace Fleming to complete the plan as written.
