We’re

Going

to the

Zoo!

a multi-book unit about the zoo

starring: If Anything Ever Goes Wrong at the Zoo by Mary Jean Hendrick

Never, EVER Shout in a Zoo by Karma Wilson

My Visit to the Zoo by Aliki

Zany Zoo by William Wise

prepared by Ami Brainerd

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Lessons for Never, EVER Shout in a Zoo by Karma Wilson

Science: Animal Classification Many different kinds of animals live at the zoo (ask your student to list all the animals he remembers from the book). You may want to write down the animals your student remembers. Can your student group the animals? Ask him to group them in different ways (animals that can fly vs. animals that can't; animals with two legs vs. animals with four; animals who live in water vs. animals who live on land; etc.) Tell your student that scientists have grouped animals in a special way; they've grouped animals based on their similarities and differences. One of these groups in the Animal Kingdom is called vertebrates. Within the classification vertebrates (animals with backbones), there are five different categories: Mammal Reptile Bird Amphibian Fish Discuss these different categories with your student starting with the easiest two-- bird and fish. How do we know an animal is a bird? What kind of characteristics can we note? (feathers, it can fly, it has a beak, lays eggs, builds a nest, etc.) What kind of characteristics does a fish have? (lives in the water, has scales, breathes through gills). Tell your student that there are a few other groups, too. Discuss using the lists below. Use the clip-boards or matchbooks to reinforce this lesson. Add them to your lapbook. Reptiles The word reptile means "to creep" scales breathe air usually lay eggs cold-blooded (body temperature depends on the temperature of their environment) Mammal covered with fur/hair warm blooded

usually give live birth nourish their young with milk breathe air with lungs Amphibian spend part of their lives under water (using gills to breathe) spend the remainder of their lives on land (using lungs to breathe) cold-blooded (body temperature depends on the temperature of their environment) all have porous skin, most have slimy skin (keep their skin healthy with a moist layer of mucus) lay eggs Bird have wings lays eggs have feathers have a beak (no teeth) strong, hollow bones powerful flight muscles a skeleton in which many bones are fused together or are absent Fish live in water cold-blooded most fish breathe using gills most have scales most lay eggs, but a few give live birth

Zoo Animal Riddles Book

This is a fun mini-book to include in your lapbook. You can use it to discuss rhyme,

and it also can be used for some handwriting practice for your younger student.

Lessons for If Anything Ever Goes Wrong at the Zoo

by Mary Jean Hendrick

Occupations: Zookeeper

In this story Leslie encounters many of the animal keepers. What do animal

keepers and people who work at the zoo do all day? They stay busy feeding

animals, cleaning their living spaces, and working to keep them healthy.

Zookeepers observe the animals to see if they are sick or hurt; they also keep

records for each animal and tell a veterinarian if there is a problem. Sometimes

the keepers get to give the animals objects to play with and explore; they also

hide food for the animals to find. A keeper may train an animal as well; this helps

caring for the animal easier. An example of this would be training an elephant to

lift its feet so their feet can be checked. You've probably also encountered a

zookeeper who is teaching people at the zoo about animals. They answer

questions and give presentations in order to help you learn more about the

animals.

After you read the information about zookeepers (or if you have the opportunity,

some library books about zookeepers), complete the “What Does a Zookeeper

Do?” bound book and add it to your lapbook.

Science: Animal Homes Each animal in the story has specific needs at the zoo. This is true in the wild, too. Different animals live in different places of the world and have different kinds of houses. Discuss some of these with your student. Nests Most people think of birds as the ones who build nests, but other animals live in nests as well: gorillas, squirrels, insects, and others!

Nests are made as a home for the animal and its eggs. Many nests are bowl shaped and found in trees, but some animals build their nests on the ground, in buildings, and in other places. Nests are formed from twigs, leaves, grass, and

even other materials such as yarn or string; they are held together with mud or saliva. Caves Read and discuss the following information about animals who live in caves. Let your student record facts or pictures in the hot-dog mini-book. Bats Bats. being nocturnal animals, come out at night in search of food. Oftentimes, they make their homes in caves-- a nice place to block sunlight so they can sleep during the day. They hang upside down from the roof of a cave (or a hollow tree) by hooking their feet into the cracks.

Sea Creatures Plenty of sea creatures can be found in caves underwater. Crabs and sea urchins bury themselves in the rocks. The morey eel likes to live in the small holes of a coral reef; hiding in the holes allows the eel to quickly emerge and grab passing fish for a meal. Bears Some bears of the world like to live in mountainous areas where a cave can provide shelter.

Complete the “Caves” hotdog book and add it to your lapbook. Trees Animals often make homes in old hollowed out trees. The tree provides both shelter and protection from other animals and predators. Owls Most owls prefer to live in wooded areas, so a tree is the obvious choice; however some owls find an old church steeple or old building to live in. Monkeys Monkey's fingers and toes are well adapted for living in trees, allowing them to run and swing from branch to branch. Snakes

Some snakes, such as the green tree python live in trees. The Green Mamba of Africa, also live in trees; hanging out in trees helps them catch their dinner (lizards, bird's eggs, and small rodents).

What other kinds of animals live in trees?

Complete Life in a Tree simple fold book and add it to your lapbook. Preschoolers might enjoy the "Animal Homes" activity page from KizClub. Science: Animal Diets Part of the zoo keeper's job is to feed the animals. Do you remember what the monkeys in the story ate? All animals cannot/do not eat the same food. What do different animals eat? Discuss the following information with your older student: Some animals are herbivores. This means they only eat plants. Other animals are carnivores meaning they feast on meat (remember, insects are animals/meat). And, another category are omnivores-- they eat plants AND animals! (Are you an omnivore?) Let your student research a few different animals to discover who eats what. Record research in the venn diagram mini book.

Preschoolers might enjoy the "Where Do They Eat?" activity page from KizClub. Science: Your Own Zoo! If you could bring home zoo animals, who would you choose?

Let your student pick some animals to put in his own zoo (if you are going to use the mini-book mentioned below, have your student choose four animals). Have him research what type of home/habitat they would need; help him decide how he would construct it (dream big!); what would he feed the animals? (he will need to research this as well). Any other special needs? Record his answers in the “If I Ran the Zoo” envelope book. There are four separate sections for your student to

write in. He can write the names of the animals on each outer flap (triangle) and the collected information in the area underneath the flap.

Lessons for My Visit to the Zoo by Aliki Science: Biomes/Animal Habitats Many different kinds of environments exist on planet earth. These environments vary in temperature and precipitation which lead to varying plant and animal life found in each area. The areas can be grouped according to the complex communities created by the climate and plants and animals that reside in each area; we call these communities biomes. You may want to supplement this lesson with library books about various biomes. As your student begins to understand what each different biome is like, have him record notes into the biomes layer book.

Note: Information for aquatic biomes is not included. You can leave that piece off the book, or your older student can research marsh, tide pool, or a variety of other aquatic biomes! Preschoolers might enjoy the "Where Do They Live?" activity page from KizClub. Tundra This region is also known as the arctic and consumes the area around the north and south poles. The temperatures are extremely low keeping the land frozen all year. This land is barren-- very little plant life lives in this habitat (some shrubs, sedges, mosses, lichens and grasses) and the animals have adapted to live in this extreme cold. Some of the animals you will find in this region include caribou, musk-oxen, wolverines, wolves, artic foxes, polar bears, snowshoe rabbits, lemmings, sandpipers, and plovers. Forests This region can be separated into three different regions: coniferous forests, deciduous forests, and rainforests. 1. Taiga/Coniferous Forest The taiga is the largest biome in the world and also referred to as the coniferous

forest or boreal forest. This region is close to the tundra and still has extremely low temperatures and low precipitation. These forests include needle-leaf trees and produce cones (such as pinecones). These evergreens have waxy needles that help protect them in the extreme temperatures of winter. There is limited animal and plant diversity because of the cold temperatures. The animals in this habitat are either equipped to live within these temperatures, or they were designed with the knowledge and ability to migrate south during the harsh winter months. Animals of the taiga include many predators like the lynx, wolverine, bobcat, mink, and ermine. They hunt the herbivores of the taiga-- snowshoe rabbits, red squirrels, and voles. You may also find red deer, elk, and moose in the regions of the taiga that include more deciduous trees. 2. Deciduous Forest A deciduous tree is a tree that loses its leaves during the winter months. Deciduous forests are filled with these types of trees. These kinds of forests are found all over the world-- the eastern half of North America, the middle of Europe, all over Asia (southwest Russia, Japan, and eastern China), South America (Chili and Middle East coast of Paraguay), New Zealand, and southeastern Australia.

This biome gets to experience all four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter (unlike the taiga and tundra who only experience summer and winter). Due to this biome's temperate climate, animals and plant life are plentiful. Animals you may find in the deciduous forest include: fox, ant, frog, mallard duck, earthworm, cardinal, muskrat, brown bear, deer, bald eagle, beaver, rabbit, raccoon, squirrel, black bear, turkey, and many more. 3. Rainforest The tropical rainforest is located close to the equator; this is where the greatest amount of rain falls in the world-- often more than 100 inches yearly. Temperatures remain high throughout the year rarely dropping below 68 °F (20 °C). This region more plant and animal life than any other. Grasslands Grasslands are also known as savannas, plains, steppes, prairies, and pampas. They are usually the regions found between forests and deserts. These areas are covered with -- GRASS! You will also find a few trees and shrubs scattered about. The temperatures vary from location to location with several short wet seasons.

Some common animals in the grasslands are Coyotes, Eagles, Bobcats, the Gray Wolf, Wild Turkey, Fly Catcher, Canadian Geese, Crickets, Dung Beetle, Bison, and Prairie Chicken. Deserts The desert regions cover about 20% of the world and are considered the harshest environment of all. This is due to little rainfall and extreme temperatures. Usually temperatures change from season to season, but in the desert , they change from very hot days to very cold nights. Because of the environment, little plant and animal life exist in the desert. You could expect to find a various types of burrowing animals, snakes and other reptiles, birds, insects, and arachnids. Please note: This is not an all-inclusive section of biome information. Different sources vary on the major biomes of the world. Other biomes (not included here) are Cave- Terrestrial Chaparral (or scrub) Alpine (mountainous regions) If your student is interested in biomes, please help him find the necessary resources to research and learn more. Science: Endangered Animals This book devotes some time discussing endangered animals. An endangered animal is one whose species is in danger of extinction. Ask your student to try to think of ways that you can help endangered animals. She may need some prompting from you, but help her try to think of some solutions for this problem. Also, if you go to the zoo, be sure to discuss this question with the zoo keepers if you have the opportunity. You can help protect endangered animals. Here are a few ways how 1. When you visit a park or nature reserve, talk to the ranger to find out if there are any threatened species. Ask how you can help the rangers with their conservation work. Make sure you follow the wildlife code at the park: follow fire regulations; leave your pets at home; leave flowers, birds’ eggs, logs and bush rocks where you find them; throw your trash away in a plastic bag and take it home to dispose of it.

2. Build a birdfeeder for your neighborhood birds. 3. Remove weeds and plant native plants. Native grasses, flowers, shrubs and trees are more likely to attract native birds, butterflies and other insects, and maybe even some threatened species. 4. Compost in your own backyard, so you can use that in your garden instead of chemical fertilizers which are harmful to animals. 5. Recycle your trash. Try to reduce the amount of garbage and waste your family produces. Add the "Endangered Animals" tab book to your lapbook. Mammals: Primates The book mentions primates on the first few pages. Discuss primates with your student. Primates are intelligent mammals who mostly live in trees; they are also known for their forward facing eyes (which allow them to see in three dimensions and to judge distances), their opposable thumbs (they can reach out and touch the tips of their other fingers which allows them to hold objects; not all primates have this ability). There are two main groups of primates-- lower primates (lemurs, bushbabies, and tarsiers) and higher primates (monkeys and apes). Many people generalize the higher primates into one group referring to all higher primates as monkeys; however, higher primates are split into three unique groups (which is what we will focus on for this lesson) and include monkeys and apes. 1. New World Monkeys -found in the tropical rain forests of Central and South America -broad, flat noses -nostrils that face sideways -a distinctive arrangement of teeth -prehensile tail (works as an extra limb)

-most are diurnal (wake during the daylight hours) -diet includes leaves, fruit, nuts, other parts of plants; some eat insects or small animals (such as lizards and baby birds) -can live alone or among others in small or large groups -thumbs (when present) are not highly opposable -includes spider monkeys, howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, marmosets, etc. 2. Old World Monkeys -found in Africa and Asia (other than the Barbary found in Europe) -nostrils that stick out and face downward -some live in trees, some forage on the ground -tails (if present) are not prehensile -most are diurnal -thumbs on both limbs (arms and legs) are highly opposable-- they help grasp and hold objects (that would be like us being able to use our toes like our thumbs!) -includes baboons, Red colobus, Mandrill, Douc langur, Gelada, King colobus, Redtail monkey, Vervet monkey, and others 3. Apes -most intelligent primates -found in Africa and Asia -spend many years looking after their young -they can sit or stand upright -have barrel chests and shorter spines than Old World Monkeys -arms are longer than their legs -great apes include chimpanzee, bonobo, gorillas, and orangutan -lesser apes include gibbons Complete the primates flap book.

Lessons for Zany Zoo by William Wise Note: this book was added for those who would like additional language arts lessons; it's a fun read aloud, and while I think students of all ages will enjoy it, your older students will especially find it funny. Sometimes you'll shake your head,

sometimes you'll scratch your head, and other times you will laugh out loud! Use your own discretion, but you may only want to use the first lesson with your younger student. Rhyming Words Choose one of the poems to read with your student. When you are finished, read the poem again emphasizing the rhyming words. Read it one more time and stop before each rhyming word-- prompt your student to fill in the "blank" for you. Many poems (especially children's poems or fun poems) use rhyming words at the end of lines. Rhyming is pleasing; our ears like the way rhyme works! Rhyme helps us remember things, and it's also just plain fun. Try playing this rhyming word memory game with your student; it's like regular memory (or concentration) except that you have to find two words that rhyme instead of two cards that are the same. For an extra challenge, tell your student he has to think of ANOTHER word that rhymes with the two cards before he can win the pair (and, of course, when it's your turn, you must do the same). For another variation, have your student use the two words in a sentence together before he can win the pair. If you don't want to play the memory game, you could simply allow your student to match them up in rhymes (while looking at all the cards) and make sentences with the matches. Puns The poems in this book abound with puns! A pun is the humorous use of a word in such a way as to suggest different meanings or of words having the same sound but different meanings. Some examples from the poems in the book are listed below.

Poem Pun

"Daisy" melon collie melancholy

"Lambert the Lion"

lion lying

"Rob the Raccoon"

every crowd has a real silver lining

every cloud has a silver lining

"Lulu" it pays to have good scents

it pays to have good sense

"A Big Family" otter confusion utter confusion

"Pedro the Panda"

panda-monium pandemonium

Alliteration William Wise chose to alliterate many of the poem titles in this book (and the title of the book-- Zany Zoo). Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sound. Look through with your student and point out some examples. Can your student find some examples as well? "Lambert the Lion" "Young Yuri, the Yak" "Rob the Racoon" "Harry the Horse" "Pedro the Panda" Think of some zoo animals. Try to make titles out of their names that include three or more alliterated words such as "Kate the crazy kangaroo" or "Sam the super star snake"; have fun! Use the "Zoo Animal Alliteration" book to record your student's examples of alliteration. Limerick "Young Yuri, the Yak" is a limerick, a humorous poem five lines long in which the first, second, and fifth lines have one rhyme while the third and fourth lines have another. Edward Lear made this type of poetry popular, and you may enjoy reading some other limericks with your student. There are generally nine syllables in the first, second lines, and fifth lines with six syllables in the third and fourth lines. Have your student help you count the number of syllables in "Young Yuri, the Yak"-- how many in each line? Many limericks also often include internal rhyme, alliteration, and assonance. In early limericks, the last line often essentially repeated the first, though that is no longer customary. Write a poem Maybe your student will be inspired to write his own animal poem after reading Zany Zoo. Encourage your older student to write at least one limerick. Be sure to

add your poem(s) to your lapbook or notebook. You can also encourage your student to use puns and/or alliteration depending on which lessons you studied.

Additional Lessons and Activities Geography: Animal World Map Your student may enjoy browsing an animal atlas. See library list for suggested titles. Project: Make an Animal World Map After you and your student have finished looking at the animal atlas together, tell her you are going to make an world animal map. Label the continents and paste the animals to their appropriate places on the map. Here are the names of the animals provided in the file: North America-- bald eagle, bison South America- llama, toucan Europe- badger, marmot Australia- kangaroo, platypus Antarctica (you will have to draw this on your world map)- penguin Asia- tiger, camel, panda bear Africa- flamingo, elephant, lion Animal Communication Reasons Animals Communicate Warn of danger Wants to be a friend Except the other as leader To make others stay away Find a mate To keep the group together Find offspring Ask for help

Tell others where food is located To let others know that the area his territory

Examples: Warn of Danger-A beaver warns others by slapping its tail on the water with such force that the sound can be heard half of a mile away. Wants to be a friend-A chimpanzee makes a “play face” when it want to lets others know it’s being friendly. Except the other as leader: A wolf will lower it’s body to the ground and flatten it’s ears to show that it submits to a stronger wolf To make other stay away: The solitary mole rat bangs its head on the roof of its tunnel to let others know it’s coming. Find a mate-The male barking tree toad inflates a sac in his throat that can be blown up like a balloon. The sac vibrates, making his croak louder, inviting female toads looking for a mate. To keep the group together-Ring tailed lemurs carry their striped tails high in the air as they move through the tall grass, so that they can keep track of each other. Find offspring: A mother bat gives a special cry and listens for the answering call so that she can find her baby in a dark cave of two to three million other bats. Ask for help-When a dolphin is hurt or ill, it makes a whistling sound that calls other dolphins to its aid. Tell others where food is located-Turkey vultures circle above dead or dying animals, other vultures see this and join the group. To let others know that an area is his territory-The Klipsring antelope has a special gland on its face, it pushes this gland onto nearby twigs, leaving its scent on the trees and bushes. Alphabetical Order Make a list of animals on paper with your student. Help her write them in

alphabetical order on the page provided. Copywork: Poetry and Bible Verses Read the following passage to your student. Discuss. Determine what your favorite animals are that God made. Talk about the variety that God made. Does your student know any amazing animal trivia? Discuss how this points to intelligent design. A copywork page has been provided in the printables section of this file. Genesis 1:20- 25 Then God said, “Let the waters teem with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth in the open expanse of the heavens.” God created the great sea monsters and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarmed after their kind, and every winged bird after its kind; and God saw that it was good. God blessed them, saying, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.” There was evening and there was morning, a fifth day. Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures after their kind: cattle and creeping things and beasts of the earth after their kind”; and it was so. God made the beasts of the earth after their kind, and the cattle after their kind, and everything that creeps on the ground after its kind; and God saw that it was good. Here is a poem that you may want to consider for copywork (use portions for your younger student; see ideas below): All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all. Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings, He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings... He gave us eyes to see them,

And lips that we might tell, How great is God Almighty, Who has made all things well. Cecil Frances Alexander Ideas for younger student "then God said Let the waters teem with swarms of living creatures..." "God created every winged bird after its kind." "God made the beasts of the earth after their kind." "God saw that it was good." All creatures great and small... The Lord God made them all. Ideas for older students "God created the great sea monsters and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarmed after their kind; and God saw that it was good." "God said...let birds fly above the earth in the open expanse of the heavens." "God made the beasts of the earth after their kind, and the cattle after their kind, and everything that creeps on the ground after its kind; and God saw that it was good."

Rabbit Trails Animal Lifecycles Food Chains Write a Report using these free animal report pages

Jan Brett Videos (how to draw different zoo animals)

Books Used

If Anything Ever Goes Wrong at the Zoo by Mary Jean Hendrick

Never, EVER Shout in a Zoo by Karma Wilson

My Visit to the Zoo by Aliki

Zany Zoo by William Wise *optional book; consider using this book if you want

extra language arts lessons

Library List

Animal Strike at the Zoo. It's True! by Karma Wilson

Going to the Zoo by Tom Paxton

Zoo by Gail Gibbons

If I ran the Zoo by Dr. Seuss

Put me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire

Atlas of Animals (a first discovery book) created by Gallimard Jeunesse

Usborne Children's Picture Atlas

The Atlas of Animals by Linda Sonntag

What's It Like to Be a Fish? by Wendy Pfeffer

Zoo Guide: A Bible-Based Handbook to the Zoo

Slap, Squeak, and Scatter: How Animals Communicate by Steve Jenkins

What is a Mammal? by Bobbie Kalman

What is a Reptile? by Bobbie Kalman

What is a Amphibian? by Bobbie Kalman

What Is a Fish? by Bobbie Kalman

What Is a Bird? by Bobbie Kalman

Library List for Preschoolers

Panda Bear, Panda Bear What Do You See? by Bill Martin

1, 2, 3 to the Zoo! by Eric Carle

Zoo Animals by Brian Wildsmith

Goodnight Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann

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Directions: Cut out the flap book on the next page. Cut on solid lines. Fold on dotted. Read the riddles to your student and help her decide what animal answers each riddle. Paste the picture of that correct animal under the flap. Riddles were originally published in Nature Friend www.naturefriendmagazine.com Used with permission

Animal Riddles Flap Book

My neck is so long—

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I’m taller than most,

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I hibernate in winter;

I have lots of hair.

A grizzly is one kind:

you call me a . . .

I slither and slide;

rattlers make my tail

shake. I have scales but

no legs. You see, I’m a . . .

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Use these clipboards to review the characteristics of each kind of vertebrate (animal with a backbone). An older student may prefer to write in the matchbooks found on the next two pages.

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Life in a Tree

Cut book out as one piece. Fold in half. Paste the pictures of the animals to the inside of the book.

What Does a Zookeeper Do? Bound Book

Directions: Cut on solid black lines. Remove rectangle from top piece. Cut on red lines to make two slits. Roll up bottom piece and cut out long rectangle. Cut out bottom portion as one piece. Cut on red lines to make two slits. Roll up bottom portion and stick through the rectangle on the top portion.

Caves Hotdog Book

Directions: Follow the directions found at this website.

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Directions: Cut and paste animals to their correct locations on the map.

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If I Ran the Zoo Envelope Book

Directions: Cut out book on solid lines. Fold all the triangles to the center. Fold book in half. Use as directed in the lessons.

Desert

Grassland

Tundra

Biomes

Biomes Layer

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Forest Aquatic

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Directions: Choose one of the following pages for your student to complete the next time you visit the zoo. Your student can draw her favorite animal in the frame.

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