Introduction
Welcome, future zoo architects!
Have you ever dreamed of creating your own zoo? In this project, you will design your own zoo map, choose animals, and decide where they will live.
Let’s become animal experts and creative designers!
Task
You will work as a zoo designer to:
-
Choose 3–5 animals for your zoo.
-
Research each animal (name, habitat, diet, fun facts).
-
Design a zoo map showing where each animal lives.
-
Write simple English fact cards for each animal.
-
Present your zoo map to the class!
Process
🔎 Step 1: Choose Your Animals
Explore different animals on these websites:
🔍 Step 2: Research Your Animals
Answer these questions:
-
✅ What is the animal’s name?
-
✅ Where does it live? (jungle, ocean, desert…)
-
✅ What does it eat? (meat, plants, both…)
-
✅ Fun facts or special features?
🎨 Step 3: Design Your Zoo Map
-
Use paper, Canva, or Google Slides to draw your zoo.
-
Include:
-
Zoo name (ex: “Animal World”)
-
Paths, signs, and sections (e.g. “African Animals,” “Rainforest Zone”)
-
Animal enclosures and water areas
-
-
Label everything in English (Ex: Lion House, Penguin Pool)
-
example: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iN-Glfd1i6DCOE6LRmKI3jMLxCHKk547/view?usp=sharing
📝 Step 4: Write Fact Cards
Make 1 card per animal with 3–4 short English sentences.
Example
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SS6LlrilboPg8LLsclEuH8z_69Dc8qQo/view?usp=sharing
This is a lion.
It lives in the jungle.
It eats meat.
It is strong and brave.
🎤 Step 5: Present Your Zoo!
-
Show your zoo map and explain where your animals live.
-
Use your animal fact cards to help your presentation.
-
Be ready to answer simple questions from classmates!
Evaluation
| Criteria | Excellent (3) | Good (2) | Needs Work (1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Info | All info correct | Minor mistakes | Many errors |
| English Usage | Clear, correct | Some mistakes | Hard to understand |
| Creativity | Very creative | Some creativity | Lacks effort |
| Presentation | Confident, clear | Slightly nervous | Not prepared |
Conclusion
Awesome job, young designers!
You learned about animals, habitats, and how to present your ideas in English.
Now, think: how can we protect animals and help zoos be safe places for them?
Credits
-
National Geographic Kids: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com
-
San Diego Zoo Kids: https://sdzwildlifeexplorers.org
-
BBC Bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z2j2tfr
Special thanks to all students for their creativity!
Teacher Page
Target: Elementary Grade 5–6
Subjects: English + Science + Art (CLIL 기반)
Goals:
-
Use English for research and simple writing
-
Understand animal habitats and diets
-
Practice creativity, layout skills, and presentation
Time: 3~4차시
Tools:
-
인터넷 기기 (탐색용)
-
Canva
-
발표 도구 (PPT)