The Teacher's Store

Bring the Zoo into Your Classroom with these Education Resources

Curriculum Packets for School Group Visits

Tropical Animals (Gr. 6-9) $9.00
Tropical rain forest habitat is explained through comparisons with tundra and temperate forests. Activities focusing on data collection for use back in the classroom are provided at two levels to accommodate differing student abilities.

Threatened and Endangered Species (Gr. 3-6 or Gr. 7-12) $9.00
A complete resource for studying the complex issue of endangered species. The problem, its causes, and possible solutions are presented in a worldwide and Zoo based context.

Africa (Gr. 3-12) $13.00
Activities in science, geography and social studies provide a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of the continent of Africa. The materials encourage students to address the complex interconnections between human societies and the natural world.

Videos

Environmental Enrichment (Gr. 4-12) $25.00
The Zoo explained in this 15 minute video. The science of animal enrichment behavior study is shown as it applies to research and the design of improved Zoo exhibits.

Endangered Species (Gr. 4-12) $50.00
Twenty-one endangered species from the Zoo are presented in this 30 minute video with information about their geographic distribution and the reasons for their plight. A teacher's guide and Endangered Species Tour Packet are included.

Cards

You Color Animal Flash Cards (Gr. 3-9) $15.00
Seventy cards, each with a sharp black and white illustration of a Zoo animal on one side and facts about the animal on the reverse, are a rich source of animal information. Cards measure 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".

Animal Talk Cards (Gr. 6-12) $15.00, Binder $5.00
Factual information on every species in the Zoo's collection and general information regarding the exhibits are included in this handy reference used by Oregon ZooGuides.

For more information call the Education Registrar at (503) 220-2781 or email .

Revised 05/09/00