Introduction
Your school is going to choose a zoo in your city as the site for the next field trip. Every teacher is encouraged to investigate the local zoos and fill in a written report of the zoo that he/she thinks is ideal for the field trip.
Task
You should study the provided websites carefully, get the information
needed and fill in a report. The teachers are required to find out answers for
at least 4 questions about the zoo that they chose as the site for the next
field trip.
Process
1. Visit the provided websites. And get the answers for the following questions.
• What activities are especially for school children in this zoo?
• What endangered animals does the zoo have?
• What program does the zoo have for preservation of the animals?
• How many categories of animals do they have and what are they?
• Can you list 4 animals from each category?
• What is the opening and closing time of the zoo?
• What is the ticket price of the zoo? Is there any special price for students?
• What kind of service does this zoo have that you think is important for children?Resources:
http://www.zoolujan.com/
http://www.zoo.redireccion.com/
http://www.mundomarino.com.ar/
http://www.zoobaq.org/
http://www.zooguadalajara.com.mx/htdocs/esp/esp_index.html
http://www.zooira.org.mx/
http://www.zooira.org.mx/
http://www.zoo.df.gob.mx/html/coyotes/
http://www.primatesofpanama.org/
http://www.manatipark.com/esp/index.htm
http://www.zoobarcelona.com/ZOO_Barcelona/castellano/Castellano.asp
2. Visit the provided websites for names and categories of animals when you
have animal names in Spanish that are not familiar with you.
Resources:
Farm animals
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/languagebooks/spanish/animals/farm.shtml
Ocean animals
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/language/spanish/label/seaanimals/
Pets
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/language/spanish/label/pets/
Reptiles and amphibians
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/language/spanish/label/repamp/
Birds
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/language/spanish/label/birds/
3. Visit the provided website for translation of the words if needed.
Resources:
http://www.freetranslation.com
4. Fill in the form in Spanish.
| Nombre Zoo: | Ubicación Zoo: |
Nombre del profesor: |
• Qué actividades se diseñan para niños de escuela en este zoo?
• ¿Qué se puso en peligro animales hacen el zoo reintroduce exitosamente en la naturaleza?
• Qué programa hace el zoo tiene para la conservación de los animales?
• Liste las cuatro categorías de animales en el zoo. Liste algunos animales de cada categoría.
| Las categorías | ||||
| Los animales | ||||
Qué
es el tiempo de apertura del zoo? |
Qué
es el precio del boleto del zoo? |
| Invierno:
Verano: |
Adultos: Niños: |
• Qué clases del servicio hacen este zoo tiene que usted piensa es importante para niños?
4. Keep this Report in the professional portfolio for future review.
Conclusion
Thank you very much for your enthusiasm for this activity. With the efforts of you and other teachers, your school will choose the best zoo for the next field trip that may be very beneficial for the kids. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
ACTFL Standards
Communication
Communicate in Languages Other Than English
Standard 1.2: Students understand and interpret written and spoken language
on a variety of topics
Standard 1.3: Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience
of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.
Cultures
Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures
Standard 2.1: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between
the practices and perspectives of the culture studied
Standard 2.2: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between
the products and perspectives of the culture studied
Connections
Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information
Standard 3.1: Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines
through the foreign language
Standard 3.2: Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints
that are only available through the foreign language and its cultures
Comparisons
Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture
Standard 4.1: Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through
comparisons of the language studied and their own
Standard 4.2: Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through
comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.
Communities
Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home & Around the World
Standard 5.1: Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting
Standard 5.2: Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using
the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.
Sunshine State Standards
Communication-Standard 2 (FL.A.2.2)
The student understands
and interprets written and spoken language
on a variety of topics.
Communication-Standard 3(FL.A.3.2)
The student presents information, concept, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.
Connections-Standard 1 (FL.C.1.2)
The student reinforces and furthers knowledge of other disciplines through foreign language.
Experiences-Standard 1 (FL.E.1.2)
The student uses the language within and beyond the school setting.
Evaluation
Your search result report will be evaluated according to the following criteria.