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Science Teaching Series

Internet Resources

I. Developing Scientific Literacy

II. Developing Scientific Reasoning

III. Developing Scientific Understanding

IV. Developing Scientific Problem Solving

V. Developing Scientific Research Skills

VI. Resources for Teaching Science

Zoology

 

Worldwide list of Zoos and Aquariums

  1. : Zoological parks organized by country
  2. : Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Zoological Parks in Southern California

  1. - Located in Angeles National Forest, California The Wildlife Waystation, situated on 160 acres in California's Angeles National Forest, is internationally recognized for its ongoing, charitable efforts to rescue and rehabilitate wild and exotic animals. We are a 24 hour "around-the-clock" operation.
  2. - Students can view more than 1,200 mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles representing more than 400 different species. The L.A. Zoo participates in more than 30 cooperative breeding programs for endangered species.
  3. - World-class zoological park
  4. - The Wild Animal Park is a 1,800-acre wildlife preserve, and allows visitors to view herds of exotic animals as they might occur in their native homelands of Africa or Asia.
  5. - This small, little-known zoo, nestled in a park-like setting in Orange County, specializes animals from South America. Exhibits include exotic monkeys, lemurs, bald eagles, a petting farm, and a new tropical rain forest.
  6. - Botanical gardents and desert species. Palm Desert, California
  7. - The zoo has been ranked numerous times as one of the nation's best small zoos.

Aquariums and Marine Parks in Southern California

  1. - Students learn about fascinating marine animals and meet animal experts during presentations developed especially for education groups. Subjects include ecology and conservation and animal behavior and training. Informative booklets and written by SeaWorld education specialists are available to all grade levels.
  2. - Explore the diversity of the marine ecosystems of the Pacific Rim.
  3. - UCSD's museum and marine research center.
  4. - Headquarters in Ventura. Off-shore tours to Channel Islands National Park.
  5. - World-Class aquarium in Monterey.
  6. -Marine museum in San Pedro.

Zoological Resources

  1. - Database with information and photos on the animal kingdom.
  2. - Links to lesson ideas.
  3. - The national Zoo, run by the Smithsonian Institution.

Marine Biology

  1. - WhaleNet is an interactive whale- education project.
  2. - Database of marine organisms.
  3. - Information and .
  4. - Images, information, and links about marine organisms.