Teacher Resources
Free Animal Diversity Curriculum for
Fourth Grade Teachers!
This
program is designed specifically for fourth-grade teachers and
students. This initiative is conceived and created as a
partnership between The Indianapolis Zoo and the Indianapolis
Public Schools. The lessons and activities are designed to meet
Indiana’s state-mandated standards of learning. They explore how
animals adapt to their environments in a variety of ways,
creating the infinite diversity of the natural world.
During the program, IPS 4th grade students participating in the
programs will complete five
interactive lessons, both in the classroom and out. During their
final unit, their class can take a field trip to the
Indianapolis Zoo and explore animal adaptations to learn more
about how animal body parts help them survive in their habitat.
Any 4th grade teacher can download the free curriculum! Click button to download the curriculum guide. To pick up your
set of animal cards to accompany the curriculum, contact Allison
at (317) 630-2044. Special appreciation goes to
Brendan and Susan Fox, as well as the Marian M. McConnell
Family, for supporting this program.
Photo by Fred
Cate.
Education Kits
Our Education Trunks give your students hands-on activities
focusing on animals here at the Zoo and around the
world. Kits include a teacher's manual and props like books,
"artifacts," posters and activities. All kits fulfill selected
Indiana Academic Standards. The kits are available to elementary
and secondary grade levels throughout Indiana. You may borrow
trunks for a two-week period. The cost is $10 per kit. Call
(317) 630-2000 Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm for more
information or to reserve an education kit.
Snake Kit
Penguin Kit
Project Elephant Kit
and Curriculum
Feathers, Fins, and
Furry Tales Kit
Suitcase for Survival
Sensory Kit
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