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Welcome to the…
Introduction to the San Diego Zoo
Goal
Middle school students grade 6-8 will be taking
a virtual field trip to the San Diego Zoo in San Diego, California.
The students will compile a Google document that discusses the various animals in the zoo, how the zoo helps with conservation and the
different habitats observed by the student.
What to do…• Create a Google document to share with your teacher
about the 9 exhibits explored on the tour.
• Title each exhibit on your Google document.
• Free journal about the animals, their habitats and any conservation issues discussed at that exhibit.
• Explore each exhibit thoroughly because there are videos, links and pictures too!
• Write 2 paragraphs of information about each exhibit.
Where to begin?
Visit all 9 exhibits• Polar Rim• Panda Canyon• Asian Passage• Outback• Lost Forrest• Elephant Odyssey• African Rocks• Urban Jungle• Discovery Outpost
*You can explore the exhibits in any order you like*
Exploring the zoo• To explore the exhibits of the zoo click on the yellow
stars.
• Search all the links, videos and pictures within the exhibit sites.
• Navigate your way around the zoo as much as you’d like.
• After you are done exploring each exhibit free journal about the animals, conservations and habitats on your Google document.
More Places to Visit: Click on a picture
Conclusion• What were 3 animals you encountered in your
favorite exhibit?
• Why are zoos such an important part of conservation?
• Why do zoos “classify” or organize the animals according to their habitats?