You will need to research a specific animal within your assigned animal group. Before signing up for the animal you would like to research for your class zoo, explore these animal web sites to see lots of different kinds of animals. 

Click here to get to the animals!

After choosing a new animal for the zoo, you will need to find out more information about it. Go back to the web sites to collect important information to record on your Animal Fact Sheets. Remember to only take "jot notes" as you find information for each category.

Go to the Paint program and draw a picture of your zoo animal. Make sure you include lots of details of the habitat in the background! 

Create an information brochure about your animal. Make sure to include important facts and interesting information. Remember, this in the information that the zoo guides will share with zoo visitors!

Can you think of a really good question about your animal to ask an expert? Is there something that you want to know that you didn't find on the Internet? Click on the monkey to get your letter paper.

Add the picture that you drew in Paint to a class PowerPoint presentation. Go to the computer where your teacher is working when it is your turn. After your picture has been added, write something about your animal that you would want to put on your page of the Zoo Pals Slide Show. This slide show will be shared with the zookeepers and visitors to the zoo!

You will create a word search for children who visit the zoo using at least 10 special animal words and names that you can think of. Click on the  giraffe to get to the word search activity.

Create a post card announcing the new arrival of your animal to the zoo! Use the paper and other supplies provided by your teacher.

Your class is now ready to build the zoo! You should have lots of different animals for your zoo. Check with your teacher to find out what materials there are to use.  Use your imagination, creativity and have fun!!!

Click on the dolphin to find out...