Saving Zooland

The boys began their Zoo studies. We are pretending that there is a zoo nearby which is in trouble and need their help in getting back on their feet. In this simulation, the mayor and city council plan to close "Zoology" because it is outdated, the animals are poorly treated and attendance is declining. Today we took an imaginary tour of "Zoology" and looked at all the problems it has (animal cages are unsafe, unsafe practices of the zookeepers, cages unsatisfactory for both animals and the people coming to visit, etc.) We also learned about one animal, the polar bear. Our resident zoology expert, First Student, told us all about their features and habits and even I learned quite a bit.

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Zoo Interact Simulation: Zoo; The Center For Learning, (grades 2-5) Zooland might close because it is outdated, the animals are poorly treated, and attendance is declining. Students make a model zoo, and then learn about animals, zoo operations, and animal care. They modernize and improve the zoo to save it, finding community sponsors to help pay for the renovation. The grand opening of Zooland is complete with habitat displays and large cardboard animals. Unmodified, 15 class periods (See Sample here.)