Year 2 -Behind The Scenes at HZAA
Year 2 students explore how modern zoos and aquariums support animals, people and the planet through science, care and conservation. They discover how staff roles, scientific practices and animal welfare principles work together to ensure animals are healthy, safe and thriving.
Students are introduced to the Five Domains animal welfare model and investigate what animals need to survive, including food, water, shelter and care. Through discussion, observation and creative tasks, students build scientific understanding while developing communication and inquiry skills.
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to:
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Explain how zoos and aquariums help animals and ecosystems
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Identify different jobs in a zoo and how they support animal care
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Describe how science is used to monitor and support animal wellbeing
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Recognise the Five Domains of animal welfare
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Communicate scientific ideas through writing, discussion and visual representation
By the end of the unit, students can describe how science supports animals and explain why modern zoos and aquariums have a positive impact.
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