Objective:

Students will develop an understanding of the purpose and functions of a zoo.

Background:

An understanding of basic Gorilla information derived from the lesson "Gorillas: The Fact, The Fiction" will help support the learning objective within this lesson.

Activity Description:

-Brainstorming session on zoos using guided questions.
-Student reading of “Why do we have Zoos?”
-Discussion based on reading.

Time Required: One class period

Materials:
-Chalkboard/chalk, newsprint or paper/markers
-Classroom copies of “Why do we have Zoos?”

Procedure:

• Conduct brainstorming activity using guiding questions.
• Write all ideas generated by students on board or paper.
• Read, “Why do we have Zoos?”
• Generate discussion about the role zoos play.

Brainstorming Questions:

 Who has ever been to a zoo?

Which zoos have you visited?

 Why did you go to the zoo?

 Why do you think Zoos were first developed?

 Why do you think we have zoos today?