Resources for Grades 6 - 8
In the classroom or at the Zoo, students can explore some of the world's most common animal myths while investigating the fact or fiction behind the mystery.
Grade Level: 3-8
Themes: Adaptations, Conservation
Curriculum Connections: Science, Art
While at the North Carolina Zoo, students use observation skills to analyze the many different features of plants.
Grade Level: 3-8
Themes: Adaptations, Biodiversity, Ecosystems
Curriculum Connections: Science, Social Studies, Art
Students will solve animal mysteries at the North Carolina Zoo to emphasize the connections between water and all forms of life.
Grade Level: 3-8
Themes: Habitats, Conservation
Curriculum Connections: Science, Language Arts
Students observe and analyze the natural behaviors of primate species at the North Carolina Zoo.
Grade Level: 3-12
Themes: Adaptations, Habitat
Curriculum Connections: Science, Math
Students explore the unique climates and organisms of the world's major biomes while making connections to North Carolina Zoo habitat.
Grade Level: 5-8
Themes: Ecosystems, Conservation, Biodiversity, Habitat
Curriculum Connections: Science, Social Studies, Art
Students conduct an audit of environmental practices at school to identify new opportunities to protect the environment with simple changes.
Grade Level: 6-12
Theme: Conservation
Curriculum Connections: Science
Through mathematical investigations in the classroom, students make connections between melting Arctic ice and the difficulties that polar bears face in their habitat.
Grade Level: 6-12
Themes: Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystems
Curriculum Connections: Science, Math, Technology
Through exploration of art at the North Carolina Zoo, students will be inspired to create a biodiversity artwork of their own while making connections between diverse ecosystems, habitats and animals.
Grade Level: 6-12
Themes: Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystems
Curriculum Connections: Science, Art
