Chester Zoo - Live Lesson: Preventing Extinction with Chester Zoo
Thursday 20 November
11am
FREE
Key Stage 2 & Key Stage 3
Join us for an interactive online lesson exploring how conservation is helping to prevent extinction of species all over the world and here at the zoo.
From mighty mammals to tiny insects, species around the world are under threat - but there’s hope. In this exciting live session, your class will discover the key reasons why animals become endangered and how conservationists at Chester Zoo are working every day to protect wildlife and wild places across the globe.
Through real-life stories, animal footage and interactive activities, pupils will:
Understand what endangered and extinct mean, and why some species are at risk.Explore the main threats to animals in the wild - from habitat loss to climate change.Discover how zoos, including Chester Zoo, play a vital role in preventing extinction.Learn about the incredible conservation work happening both here at the zoo and around the world.This live lesson links directly to the Science (Animals including humans) and Geography (Physical and human geography) curriculum, helping pupils connect classroom learning with real-world conservation.
Together, we’ll uncover how Chester Zoo’s mission to prevent extinction is protecting species, restoring habitats, and creating a future where wildlife thrives.
Come back here before the live lesson for the video link.
In partnership with STEM Live and hi-impact
