Zoos are a popular topic for younger students. Think about how you can use your student’s interest in animals to motivate them in subject areas from geography to math to history to biology.
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American Veterinary Medical Association - Educators
Teachers, counselors, parents, and advisors play important roles in guiding students – including future veterinarians – toward rewarding careers. So do AVMA members, who as working veterinarians talk with students in their local communities about the many career possibilities within veterinary medicine. AVMA materials are available to help broaden students' understanding of veterinary medicine and… learn more
Animal Detector
In contrast to zoos is a wonderful site called Animal Detector. It describes a family who left enticing food on the back porch at night so they could photograph and video nocturnal animals. learn more
Pet Station
Petstation offers an online forum and bookstore where every resource is about pets. learn more
Smithsonian National Zoo - Education
At the Smithsonian National Zoo's website, you can solve jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles, take a virtual world tour, send an e-card, and learn about animals and their names. Explore a variety of educational programming for people of all ages through at-home activities, classes, school programs, webinars, and more. Undergraduate, graduate and professional training are… learn more
Switch Zoo - Teacher Resources
Visitors to this unique zoo make new creatures by switching the animals' heads, legs, and tails. As students play, they can read about the animals that make up their switcheroos. Just click on any animal's name to open a profile that includes an interesting overview, as well as the animal's lifespan, diet, predators and threats,… learn more
US National Zoo at the Smithsonian - Education
Explore a variety of educational programming for people of all ages through at-home activities, classes, school programs, webinars and more. Undergraduate, graduate and professional trainings are offered through the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation learn more