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Female Asian Elephant with her trunk raised to the eye of another Elephant.

Year 7–10

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Animal Toolkits

A green Swift Parrot on a tree branch.

Each Toolkit has been curated by the Zoos Victoria Education team in consultation with Threatened Species experts. They contain a wealth of information including: videos, scientific information, media links, actions you can take, and links to the Science curriculum.

 

Ask a Zoo Expert

The Fighting Extinction Schools 'Ask a Zoo Expert' series takes you behind-the-scenes to meet the people working in wildlife conservation. The videos have been co-created with teachers and students to answer some of the most asked science questions. The accompanying teaching guides are exclusive to Teacher Members and come with time saving ideas and activities to support you in the classroom.

Western Lowland Gorilla looking to the right of camera.

Year 7 - 8 Science

Teach the science of species adaptations and food webs. 

Western Lowland Gorilla chewing on a branch while sitting down.

Year 9 - 10 Science

Teach the science of adaptations and genetic diversity.  

 

Additional resources

Close-up of a Helmeted Honeyeater in the rain.

Video showcases

Search our Vimeo showcases to find videos on animal species. The videos cover a range of topics such as:

  • Keeper talks
  • Interviews with experts
  • Explaining the science behind Zoos Victoria's conservation efforts
  • Observational videos to allow your students to watch and wonder
  • Much more!
Watch the showcases
"Teacher Members": surrounding this logo are a magnifying glass, sharpener, illustrated beetle, photos of a Frog and Rhinoceros, ruler, starfish and illustrated faces of a Koala and Elephant.

Teacher Membership

Teacher Members get access to even more teaching resources to support learning in the classroom and help teachers and students take action for wildlife.  These additional resources include:

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