Grade 5: Becoming Animal Activists
Fifth graders visited the Denver Zoo this week to kick off their service learning project. They learned about the role of zoos and how the Denver Zoo’s conservationists help promote wildlife around the world. They also “met” the animals that each student will advocate for and found out more about that species’ unique characteristics.
Fifth graders visited the Denver Zoo this week to kick off their service learning project. They learned about the role of zoos and how the Denver Zoo’s conservationists help promote wildlife around the world. They also “met” the animals that each student will advocate for and found out more about that species’ unique characteristics.
Later this year, they will help zoo workers build "enrichment toys" that will stimulate and entertain the animals and finally serve as docents at a special public event at the zoo.
“It was one of the best things I have ever done because I learned what we’re going to be doing at the zoo," says Jack Bentfield. "We are going to be teaching people more about how lions are being impacted." GO serve!
Later this year, they will help zoo workers build "enrichment toys" that will stimulate and entertain the animals and finally serve as docents at a special public event at the zoo.
“It was one of the best things I have ever done because I learned what we’re going to be doing at the zoo," says Jack Bentfield. "We are going to be teaching people more about how lions are being impacted." GO serve!
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Graland Country Day School
Graland Country Day School is a private school in Denver, Colorado, serving students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Founded in Denver in 1927, Graland incorporates a rich, experiential learning approach in a traditional classroom setting, emphasizing the development of globally and socially conscious leaders who excel academically.
