Teacher Collective
A collection of lesson and unit plans from teachers (both in-service and pre-service) who have explored the zoo with a Zoo STEM Teach approach. This is a living collection, updated multiple times a year with new and fresh interpretations of how to use the zoo to plan and teach rich and meaningful STEM activities and experiences.
This unit was created by Jayde, Holly and Adriana and uses the zoo to expore the concept of mapping.
Zoo Unit
Amazing Race
Adelaide Zoo Ethograms
This unit was created by Jayde and explores the concept of animal adaptations.
Video
Bird Beak Battle
Hot and Cold Habitats
Science Lesson 1
Science Situation Cards
Science Worksheet 1
Science Worksheet 2
This unit of work uses zoo environments to expore the concept of measurement.
Measurement by Riley, Angus and Mitchell
These units of work were created by second year pre-service teachers in 2022 and are designed for junior primary students (Foundation to Year 2).
Measurement by Lillian
Measurement by Patrick
Measurement by Zoe
Money by Cassie
Shapes by Sofia
What people are saying...
"It was interesting to think of different activities that could be done at the zoo that tie in with the Australian Curriculum, such as locational geometry, shape, measurement, estimation, ordering, and many more. I would definitely recommend doing this in a school."
Third Year Pre-service Teacher
"The zoo trip taught me there is an incredible amount of STEM connections in everyday life that I can and will continue to use."