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| Virtual Field Trips with the Brookfield Zoo |
| Brookfield Zoo |
| The Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, Illinois offers three online interactive experiences that allow you to virtually join scientists and researchers on their conservation adventures worldwide |
Two of the programs are animated, and one offers scientific journals presented in a multi-media format. Select any one to learn about animals, their habitats, and the people who help protect them.
When you get to the site you'll see 4 choices in the center of your screen:
*Dolphins In Depth - This animated presentation allows you to find out what it's like to be a dolphin trainer and researcher in either Florida or Australia as you learn all about these amazing mammals that live in the sea. This received an "Exploratorium Award" for one of the top 10 cool websites.
*Explore A Child's Nature - This is NOT one of the virtual trips, but it IS a remarkable resource for parents who want to foster a love of nature in their children. You'll find fun nature activities for every season including how to start a nature collection and how to explore backyard wildlife. Get lots of great suggestions for playing outdoors and indoors.
*Ways of Knowing Trail - This provides an animated virtual field trip through a rain forest in the village of Epulu in central Africa. With local kids as your guides, you'll have to put on your thinking cap, seek advice, and learn about the flora and fauna in order to avoid potential hazards along the trail and get to your destination. This also won an "Exploratorium Award" for one of the top 10 cool websites.
*Into The Wild - Read the travel diaries of real life scientists to discover how they help animals in the wild. Head to Botswana in
Africa to track lions, journey to Bolivia to learn about monkeys, or take a trip to Peru to learn about penguins and the importance of poop! All of the diaries are accompanied by terrific photos.
You will need FLASH to view the adventures, and you can download it for free at the website. :) |
Diane Flynn Keith for ClickSchooling®
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