Reserve a Teacher Kit containing lesson plans and hands-on materials to help prepare for your next Zoo visit.
Details
African Elephant Crossing at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo promotes elephant conservation education for all ages. This habitat's purpose is to ignite a passion for elephants and other African wildlife to encourage understanding of African habitats, human-wildlife challenges, and cultural surroundings.
In order to gain a better understanding of African Elephant Crossing prior to your Zoo visit, teacher kits containing lesson plans and hands-on materials for use in your classroom are available for check-out 2 weeks prior to your field trip date.
Kits are available from September through May and must be reserved ahead of time by selecting that option when you register for the program. Once your registration has been accepted, a staff member will reach out to confirm the details of your visit and coordinate times to pick up and drop off your kit.
Teacher Classroom Kit Contains the Following:
Books
- Inquire Within
- Face to Face with Elephants
- Seven Blind Mice
- Eyewitness Books: Elephant
- Our Ecological Footprint
- Disappearing Forests
- Disappearing Wildlife
- Global Warming
- Oceans and Rivers in Danger
- Polluted Air
DVDs
- Echo and Other Elephants
- Wild Africa
Biofacts
- African Elephant Foot
- African Elephant Molar
- African Elephant Poop
- Mopani Worm
- Elephant Poo Paper Journal
Teaching Aids
- Connections to Africa Program Guide Grades 1-3
- Connections to Africa Program Guide Grades 4-6
- Poker Chips
- Lesson Packet w/Binder
- Activity Index Cards
- 12-Student Compass Kit
Observation Tools
- Binoculars
- Tape Measure
- Pocket Magnifier
- Renewable Energy Kit
- Garmin eTrex GPS Units
Program Backpack Contains (receive upon arrival)
- Trundle Wheel
- Binoculars
- Tape Measure
- Stopwatch
- Clipboard with Data Sheet
- Teacher Guide
Dates/Times
Kit availability: Monday through Friday, September - May
Cost
Free
Teacher Kit reservation is independent of any other bookings made with Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Registrants are expected to make separate arrangements for transportation and admission to the Zoo. To reserve your field trip and admission to the Zoo, please call 216-635-3391. You must book admission to the Zoo at least 30 days prior to your visit.