Zoo Careers
Grade nine through Grade 12
Ever wonder what it’s like to work at a Zoo? Learn the skills needed to design an exhibit and care for animals.
Standards Addressed by this Topic:
Earth and Space Sciences
Benchmark C (11-12)
Explain that humans are an integral part of the Earth's system and the choices humans make today impact natural systems in the future.
Grade 11 Indicators:
12. Explain ways in which humans have had a major effect on other species (e.g., the influence of humans on other organisms occurs through land use, which decreases space available to other species and pollution, which changes the chemical composition of air, soil, & water).
Life Sciences
Benchmark G (9-10)
Describe how human activities can impact the status of natural systems.
Grade 10 Indicator
18. Describe ways that human activities can deliberately or inadvertently alter the equilibrium in ecosystems. Explain how changes in technology/biotechnology can cause significant changes, either positive or negative, in environmental quality and carrying capacity.
Benchmark E (11-12)
Explain the interconnectedness of the components of a natural system.
Grade 12 Indicator
7. Relate diversity and adaptation to structures and functions of living organisms at various levels of organization.
Science and Technology
Benchmark A (9-10)
Explain the ways in which the processes of technological design respond to the needs of society.
Grade 10 Indicator
3. Explain that when evaluating a design for a device or process, thought should be given to how it will be manufactured, operated, maintained, replaced and disposed of in addition to who will sell, operate and take care of it. Explain how the costs associated with these considerations may introduce additional constraints on the design.
Scientific Ways of Knowing
Benchmark A (9-10)
Explain that scientific knowledge must be based on evidence, be predictive, logical, subject to modification and limited to the natural world.
Grade 10 Indicator
2. Describe that scientists may disagree about explanations of phenomena, about interpretation of data or about the value of rival theories, but they do agree that questioning, response to criticism and open communication are integral to the process of science.
Benchmark C (9-10)
Describe the ethical practices and guidelines in which science operates.
Grade 10 Indicators
4. Recognize that ethical considerations limit what scientists can do.
6. Recognize that animal-based research must be conducted according to currently accepted professional standards and laws.
Benchmark C (11-12)
Explain how societal issues and considerations affect the progress of science and technology.
Grade 11 Indicator
11. Research the role of science and technology in careers that students plan to pursue.
Benchmark D (9-10)
Recognize that scientific literacy is part of being a knowledgeable citizen.
Grade 10 Indicators
7. Investigate how the knowledge, skills and interests learned in science classes apply to the careers students plan to pursue.