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Zoo School

Asheboro High Zoo School

At the Asheboro High Zoo School (AHS Zoo School) students encounter a unique learning experience that few other students will have the opportunity to enjoy. Students in the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades are able to sign up for various honors science classes designed explicitly to incorporate the teachers' lessons with the Zoo. For example, an animal behavior class may observe an animal on habitat to generate their own observations rather than reading about animal behavior studies previously conducted by others.  The Zoo School highly values project based, hands on, interactive learning, while always ensuring a collaborative relationship with the North Carolina Zoo and Botanical Gardens.

The AHS Zoo School is designed to house up to 125 students. Students attend two or more consecutive class periods at this satellite location before going back to Asheboro High School main campus for the remainder of their educational needs. Utilizing the world-class North Carolina Zoo as a resource enables students to grow not only their understanding of the natural world but also their portfolio of experiences here.

Contact:
Elizabeth Vickery-Lewis, Zoo School Liaison at 336.879.7718 or elizabeth.vickery@nczoo.org

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Looking for a wild experience for your students? The North Carolina Zoo offers various engaging educational programs for school groups visiting the Zoo. These programs enrich students' learning about animals, meet educational standards, and provide actions they can take to help protect and preserve Earth's natural resources.  Our programs value hands-on experiences and participation in STEM activities.

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Student Opportunities

North Carolina Zoo offers undergraduate and graduate students the unique opportunity to participate in scientific research on Zoo grounds. 

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Resources for Grades 9 - 12

Lesson plans and activities designed for grades 9th - 12th.