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How can you help zoos save a species?
Using the integrating socially inquiry model (SOSE learning), learners in year 4 will uncover the purpose of zoos, focusing on their efforts in preventing the extinction of animals. They will interact with the information and communication technologies of a WebQuest and Blog, scaffolded using the Engagement Theory framework (Kearsley & Shneiderman, 1999). Throughout this inquiry, learners will develop their knowledge of animals, their habitats, threats and needs and present their conclusions on an endangered animal using a PowerPoint presentation. At the end of the enquiry, learners will participate in a fundraising activity, promoting the local awareness of an organisation that endeavours to help our zoos in sustaining the populations of our animals. Learners can extend their knowledge beyond this interactive unit by visiting the local zoo, watching documentaries, reading reports, listening to guest speakers, continuing to search the internet and perusing books and magazines. Click on the following links to go directly to the WebQuest and Blog your students will be working on.

The WebQuest: Help Save a Species

The Blog: Help Save a Species

Kearsley, G. & Shneiderman, B. (1999). // Engagement Theory: A framework for technology-based teaching and learning //. Retrieved from []
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