Zoonits

WHAT IS A "ZOONIT"?

Zoonits are themed units designed for the classroom by NC Zoo Educators and NC Teachers. Zoonits are intended for use in conjunction with the related Zoo to You Program. This resource includes:

Cross Curriculum activities, aligned with the NCSCOS.
Taking Action Projects - how can you and your students really make a difference?
Activities to do "At the Zoo" - field trip support.
A Zoo to You Program (duration 45 - 60 minutes).

PROGRAM COST: $75.00

ZOONIT PROGRAMS...

ANIMAL WRAPPERS
Grade Level: Kindergarten
SCOS Connections: Science - Goal 1

Using their senses, students will explore various animal coverings, learn why they are important and begin to see why animals should definitely not wear clothing.

WILD SURVIVOR
Grade Level: 1st Grade
SCOS Connections: Science - Goal 1

Living in the wild, animals face challenges every day - finding food, water and shelter; catching prey or avoiding predators; and adapting to changing environments. An animal’s habitat, or home, supplies all the things it needs to survive. Learn about different animals and what it takes to be a survivor in the wild.

FROM EGGS TO LEGS
Grade Level: 2nd Grade
SCOS Connections: Science - Goal 1

How does a caterpillar go? From eggs to legs to wings! Explore the life cycles of different animals including insects and amphibians. Investigate the changes the animals go through and discover how they are similar and different.

POLLINATION PARTNERS
Grade Level: 3rd Grade
SCOS Connections: Science - Goal 1

Insects, Hummingbirds, and Bats. Oh My! Catch the buzz and find out how animals help plants with pollination, and why pollination is important to us.

AMAZING ADAPTATIONS
Grade Level: 4th Grade
SCOS Connections: Science - Goal 1

Whether flying in the sky or hiding from the heat, plants and animals adapt to their environment in many ways. Learn about the creature features and behaviors that connect animals to their wild worlds.

EXPLORING EARTH’S BIOMES
Grade Level: 5th Grade
SCOS Connections: Science - Goal 1

It’s a trip around the world and you’re invited. Join us as we explore Earth’s biomes. Learn about biomes, where in the world they are found, and the plants and animals that live in each one.

REAL LIFE ALIENS
Grade Level: 6th Grade
SCOS Connections: Science - Goal 7

Warning! Warning! The Aliens are coming. These aliens are not from outer space, they are born and bred right here on planet Earth. This program has been designed to introduce students to non-native, or alien, species and the effect that they have on ecosystems.

BONE DETECTIVES
Grade Level: 7th Grade
SCOS Connections: Science - Goal 4

Can you solve the mystery? Bones tell us many things about animals. Explore the bones and skulls of various animals to discover how they move, what they eat and how big they are. Learn why bones are valuable to scientific research.

CHANGING CLIMATE - CHANGING PLANET
Grade Level: 8th Grade
SCOS Connections: Science - Goal 1 and 5

Is our climate changing? Examine evidence from Earth’s polar regions and investigate the impact that global warming is having on these ecosystems and our planet.

To schedule a Zoonit - Zoo to You Program and receive the unit of work, contact the NC Zoo Education Office (336) 879-7718; toll free (800)488-0444, ext. 7718, or E-mail