{"product_id":"zoo-wonder-studies","title":"Zoo Wonder Studies","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eStep 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eZoo Wonder Study\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"yfmar7\" data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lz161g\" data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eOpen-and-go lessons across science, history, geography, and language arts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a0min5\" data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eAnimal science and zoo studies featuring habitats, enrichment, animal care, veterinary medicine, conservation, and zoo careers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18d5auk\" data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eOpportunities for narration, illustration, and Keeping Book journaling throughout the study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15h1ycx\" data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eHistory lessons exploring the development of modern zoos through the life of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAbraham Dee Bartlett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and the story of pioneering zookeeper \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHelen Martini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rf4pyu\" data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eGeography and mapwork featuring Europe, England, London, the United States, New York, and New York City\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d0yjqr\" data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eTimeline activities that help students place historical events and important figures in context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"syyd6p\" data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eVocabulary development through a themed Word Wall and interactive language activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gn2cyz\" data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eGrammar instruction focused on dependent and independent clauses and the conjunctions \u003cem data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003ebecause\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003ebut\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eso\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dc837t\" data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003ePractical writing instruction using Single-Paragraph Outlines to help students organize and communicate ideas clearly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qxoua5\" data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eCopywork and dictation selections connected to the study theme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6zzv7w\" data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2697\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eYou must purchase or borrow \u003cem\u003eDK Behind the Scenes at the Zoo: Your All-Access Guide to the World's Greatest Zoos and Aquariums;\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eFur, Fins, and Feathers: Abraham Dee Bartlett and the Invention of the Modern Zoo\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCassandra Maxwell; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eand \u003cem\u003eCubs in the Tub: The True Story of the Bronx Zoo's First Woman Zookeeper\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCandace Fleming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to complete the plan as written.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/10pWn6fBUtyyx6e1gZUCo4cBlA78hauXT\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e📥 Download a sample of the plan PDF.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eThis is a digital product accessed online; nothing will be mailed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Homeschool Better Together","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48364639355050,"sku":"SKU-8011","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/1618\/3466\/files\/zoo-wonder-studies-3487609.png?v=1780404912","url":"https:\/\/shop.homeschoolbettertogether.com\/products\/zoo-wonder-studies","provider":"Homeschool Better Together","version":"1.0","type":"link"}