Zookeeper Design Adventure

Zookeeper Design Adventure

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will have designed your own zookeeper character, identified the tools and clothing needed, and explored the skills required for the role.

What do you already know about zookeepers?

Meet the Zookeeper

Introduce the role of a zookeeper and the responsibilities they have in taking care of animals.

Tools of the Trade

Explore the various tools and equipment used by zookeepers for feeding, cleaning, and caring for animals.

Dress like a Zookeeper

Discuss the typical clothing and gear that zookeepers wear for safety and practicality.

Animal Care Skills

Highlight the essential skills such as animal behavior knowledge, patience, and observation required for the role.

Character Creation

Guide students in creating their own zookeeper character, incorporating the tools, clothing, and skills they've learned about.

Show and Tell

Encourage students to share their zookeeper designs with the class, explaining the choices they made for their character.

Reflection and Feedback

Guide students to reflect on what they've learned about zookeepers and provide feedback on the drawing activity.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.