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Events
Elephant Toothpaste with Curious Crew
Virtual Event in partnership with WKAR on June 22 at 10am
Behind the Scenes with the Penguins from the Detroit Zoo
Online Event on June 24 at 10am
Videos in This Week's Activity Book
Events
Elephant Toothpaste with Curious Crew
Virtual Event in partnership with WKAR on June 22 at 10am
Behind the Scenes with the Penguins from the Detroit Zoo
Online Event on June 24 at 10am
Explore All Creatures Week Videos
- Animal Welfare Tale: Buster and Trio
Animal Welfare Tale: Buster and Trio
EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, KindergartenIn this episode of Animal Welfare Tales, we share the stories of Buster and Trio, two thoroughbred horses who were rescued from the horse racing industry and f…
- When the Giraffes First Raised Their Necks
When the Giraffes First Raised Their Necks
EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, KindergartenWhy do giraffes stand so tall? Join David, educator and storyteller, as he tells the tale of "When the Giraffes First Raised Their Necks" through visual storyt…
- Near DoublesLesson 207
Near Doubles
Math1st GradeWarm up with a Mystery Math Mistake to add 9 and 5 using a double 10-frame and a decompose strategy. Use near-doubles to add with double 10-frames and a compen…
- Subtraction StrategiesLesson 208
Subtraction Strategies
Math1st GradeWarm up with a Mystery Math Mistake to find the error in DC's addition. Use different strategies to subtract including counting back and the connection between…
- Authors Share WritingLesson 208
Authors Share Writing
English1st GradeLearn about what is above and below the snow in winter.
- Giving Feedback on Our StoriesLesson 207
Giving Feedback on Our Stories
English1st GradeGive Mrs. Spear some feedback on her story and learn some new high frequency words.
- Spend an AniMinute with Jabari the Giraffe
Spend an AniMinute with Jabari the Giraffe
EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergartenhttps://youtu.be/pI3ms_Pu4XgEnjoy the Detroit Zoo’s AniMinute series where we introduce you to individual animals living at the Detroit Zoo. In this episode, A…
- At Home DIA: Make a Spiral Snake!Lesson 01
At Home DIA: Make a Spiral Snake!
Art1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, KindergartenInspired by the pre-Colombian Coiled Snake Idol in the DIA's collection — learn how to create your own spiral snake, using materials you may have at home.