Future Zoologist Academy
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Mesa, Arizona, United States
About the store
My education experience started in an informal education role at a variety of zoos, aquariums, and nature centers. While gaining practice in teaching and developing educational content, I became a Certified Environmental Education in the state of Arizona and a Certified Interpretive Guide. I worked thousands of hours with kids of all ages teaching biology, ecology, and zoology topics.
In early 2020, I created Future Zoologist Academy, a zoology and ecology platform designed to teach kids and adults about wildlife and conservation. Since its creation, I have developed an extensive virtual education program with more than 100 lessons to engage students in grades 3-8 in zoology and ecology education. I have also taught thousands of live Zoom classes to homeschool students and K-8 classrooms. My mission with Future Zoologist Academy is to create a generation of future zoologists who explore, love, and protect the natural world.
Thank you for exploring my profile. I'm honored to provide you and your students with exciting zoology and ecology resources.
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Animal Trivia | Free STEM Activities for Grades 1-6
Animal Trivia is perfect for... Engaging animal loving kids in scienceBringing the class togetherA fun activity to end the dayAn exciting way to review adaptations, animal classification, ecosystems, life cycles, animal behavior, and moreThis free resource includes more than 40 Google Slide presentations with animal trivia prompts. Each trivia topic includes a presentation for grades 1-3 and a presentation for grades 4-6. Presentations have 15 questions that are multiple choice or true or false.
K - 7th
Biology, Environment, Science
Inherited Vs. Acquired Traits | Lesson with Video, Readings, Quizzes, and More!
This thorough unit on Inherited and Acquired Traits includes an introductory video, two reading prompts, a quiz, activity, challenges, and a full glossary. This unit includes a detailed teachers guide with instructions, answer keys, and helpful tips. This lesson is part of the EdZOOcating Adventures life science curriculum. Check out our website to explore more lessons! Video: 12 minutes & 25 seconds Trait definitionInherited vs acquired traitsExamples of human inherited and acquired traitsExa
2nd - 5th
Biology, General Science, Science
NGSS
3-LS4-1
, 3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
 +1
Animal Classification Bundle | Presentations and Worksheets
MAMMALS: Two presentations and two worksheets are included in the Mammal Classification Unit. The first presentation (45 slides) is a general overview of what characteristics make a mammal a mammal with explanations and several examples of each. Characteristics include: -Vertebrates -Endothermic (warm-blooded) -Fur/hair -Live babies -Produce milk The presentation also covers examples of mammals that live in a variety of different habitats, along with mammals that are "rule breakers." Rule breake
K - 3rd
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
1-LS1-2
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
 +2
Adaptations Bundle | How and Why Animals Adapt
This bundle combines 5 lessons that each include a Google Slide presentation and worksheet. The lessons include an overview of how and why animals adapt and how animals have adapted to avoid predators, find their food, survive in the climate, and attract a mate. Read below for details on each lesson! Each presentation includes thorough explanations for each slide written in the notes to aid in instruction. Adaptations Overview: The lesson contains one presentation and one worksheet. The presen
3rd - 6th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
 +5
Physical Vs. Behavioral Traits | Lesson with Video, Readings, Quizzes, and More!
This thorough unit on Physical and Behavioral Traits includes an introductory video, two reading prompts, a quiz, activity, challenges, and a full glossary. This unit includes a detailed teachers guide with instructions, answer keys, and helpful tips. This lesson is part of the EdZOOcating Adventures life science curriculum. Check out our website to explore more lessons! Video: 10 minutes & 33 seconds Traits definitionPhysical vs. behavioral traitsExamples of human physical and behavioral trai
2nd - 5th
Biology, General Science, Science
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-2
 +1
Canine Family | Canine Characteristics & Amazing Species
This Canine Family presentation and activity is a fun and educational way for you students to learn about a variety of canine species and what they have in common. This lesson can be used as a bell-ringer, end-of-day activity, or for canine research. Included Google Slide Presentation (Instructional notes in comments of each slide)ClassificationRange & habitatsDietShared traitsCanine reproductionQuick intro of bat-eared fox, maned wolf, island fox, arctic wolf, racoon dog, bush dog, and othersWo
2nd - 4th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
3-LS2-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS3-2
 +1
Ecosystems Bundle | Presentations and Worksheets
RAINFOREST UNIT: Two presentations are included in this unit! One presentation includes 45 slides focused on a general overview of rainforest ecosystems. This presentation covers... -What is an ecosystem? -Brief description of ocean, arctic, and desert ecosystems -Defining characteristics of a rainforest ecosystem -Where rainforests are found -Rainforest layers -Plants of the rainforest -Animals of the rainforest The second presentation (46 slides) focuses on animals of the rainforest and inclu
2nd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
 +4
Endangered Species | Lesson with Video, Readings, Quizzes, and More!
This thorough unit on Endangered Species includes an introductory video, two reading prompts, a quiz, activity, challenges, and a full glossary. This unit includes a detailed teachers guide with instructions, answer keys, and helpful tips. This lesson is part of the EdZOOcating Adventures life science curriculum. Check out our website to explore more lessons! https://member.edzoocating.com/ Video: 11 minutes & 10 seconds What it means to be endangeredHow endangered species are categorizedExamp
3rd - 7th
Biology, Environment, Science
Symbiosis | Lesson with Video, Readings, Quizzes, and More!
This thorough unit on Symbiosis includes an introductory video, two reading prompts, a quiz, activity, challenges, and a full glossary. This unit includes a detailed teachers guide with instructions, answer keys, and helpful tips. This lesson is part of the EdZOOcating Adventures life science curriculum. Check out our website to explore more lessons! https://member.edzoocating.com/ Video: 9 minutes & 16 seconds Symbiosis descriptionPredation, competition, and mutualismExamples Reading prompts:
3rd - 7th
Biology, General Science, Science
NGSS
5-LS2-1
, 5-PS3-1
Food Chains & Food Webs | Lesson with Video, Readings, Quizzes, and More!
This thorough unit on Food Webs includes an introductory video, two videos with examples, two reading prompts, a quiz, two activities, a challenge activity, and full glossary. This unit includes a detailed teachers guide with instructions, answer keys, and helpful tips. This lesson is part of the EdZOOcating Adventures life science curriculum. Check out our website to explore more lessons! Video: 7 minutes & 16 seconds Why animals need energyWhere energy comes fromFood chain description and tr
3rd - 6th
Biology, General Science, Science
NGSS
5-LS2-1
, 5-PS3-1
Lions, Tigers, and Leopards... Oh My! | Big Cat Trivia
Test your big cat knowledge! In this fun and informative 15-question trivia, learners will test their knowledge about lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, snow leopards, clouded leopards, and Sunda clouded leopards. Questions are in the style of multiple choice and true or false. Each slide has a detailed description of the correct answer and fun facts for the instructor to share with the learners. Slides include amazing photos, GIFs, and links to relevant videos.
4th - 7th
Biology, Environment, Science
The Feline Family | Feline Characteristics & Amazing Species
This Feline Family presentation and activity is a fun and educational way for you students to learn about a variety of cat species and what they have in common. This lesson can be used as a bell-ringer, end-of-day activity, or for feline research. Included Google Slide Presentation (Instructional notes in comments of each slide)ClassificationShared traitsFelid behaviorsTigerMountain lionQuick intro of ocelot, margay, fishing cat, jaguarundi, sand cat, lynx, oncilla, serval, and caracal Workshe
2nd - 4th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
2-LS4-1
, 3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
Trophic Levels, Food Chains, & Food Webs!
This lesson includes one presentation and 4 worksheets! The presentation contains detailed explanations in the notes of each slide to make instruction simple. The 42 question presentation describes the incredible ways that energy moves throughout an ecosystem. The Google Slides cover... Herbivores, omnivores, and carnivoresTrophic levelsFood chains Food webs and why they are more accurateExample: Step-by-step Sonoran Desert food chain The "Trophic Level Troubles" worksheet will allow your studen
3rd - 6th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
5-LS2-1
, MS-LS2-1
, 5-PS3-1
Adaptations | Adapting to the Ecosystem
This lesson includes one presentation and one worksheet. The presentation includes detailed explanations in the notes of each slide to make for simple instruction. The 46 slide presentation covers the adaptations that help animals survive in their ecosystem with an emphasis on the climate in each ecosystem. The ecosystems covered are... Desert (fennec fox, Arabian oryx, camel, black-tailed jackrabbit)Arctic (polar bear, lynx, snowshoe hare, arctic fox, beluga whale)Rainforest (orangutan, green a
3rd - 6th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
 +3
Also included in:Â Adaptations Bundle | How and Why Animals Adapt
Endangered Species | Incredible Conservation Stories
Two presentations are included in the Endangered Species unit. The Endangered Species presentation is 38 slides and covers... What is an endangered species?How are animals classified Examples of vulnerable (American manatee), endangered (Asian elephant), critically endangered (California condor), and extinct (wooly mammoth) species How do scientists classify animals?Why it matters if animals go extinct (roles animals play in their ecosystem)How you can make a difference protecting endangered sp
3rd - 6th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-5
, 5-ESS3-1
, 4-LS1-2
 +1
Animal Classification Introduction
Get familiar with mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrate and discover what makes each unique! Using this concise PowerPoint, introduce your students to each animal group with quick facts and examples.
K - 3rd
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
K-LS1-1
Butterflies | Characteristics of Butterflies and Moths
This butterfly presentation and activity is a fun and educational way for you students to learn about a variety of butterfly and moth species and their amazing traits. This lesson can be used as a bell-ringer, end-of-day activity, or for butterfly research. Included Google Slide Presentation (Instructional notes in comments of each slide)ClassificationMetamorphosis DietWings & colorsButterflies vs. mothsFun factsQuick intro of monarch butterfly, caligo butterfly, Queen Alexandra butterfly, weste
2nd - 4th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-1
Rainforest Reptiles | How Reptiles Thrive in Rainforest Ecosystems
This Rainforest Reptiles presentation and chameleon activity is a fun and educational way for you students to learn about a variety of reptiles that call the rainforest home. This lesson can be used as a bell-ringer, end-of-day activity, or for reptile research. Included Google Slide Presentation (Instructional notes in comments of each slide)Natural history & fun facts for...Panther chameleonGreen anacondaGreen iguanaCaimansWorksheet: Identifying and describing adaptations of chameleons
2nd - 4th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-LS3-2
Animal Adaptations Flashcards!
Have you ever wondered how animals are able to survive in some of the most extreme ecosystems in the world? It is because of their incredible adaptations! These flashcards are the perfect way for your students to strengthen their understanding of why animals are the way they are. Each of the 18 flashcards describes a trait of an animal that students will have to investigate. On the back of the flashcard, students will write why they think the animal has developed the adaptation! **Answer key is
1st - 4th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
2-LS4-1
, 3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
Also included in:Â Adaptations Bundle | How and Why Animals Adapt
Adaptations | What Is an Adaptation?
The lesson contains one presentation and one worksheet. The presentation includes 35 slides and covers... What is a trait?What is an adaptation?Why do animals adapt?Physical and behavioral adaptationsExamples of animals with amazing adaptations! (anteater, porcupine, marine iguana, rattlesnake)Test your knowledge: Identify the purpose of 6 adaptationsThe included worksheet will allow students to draw an animal of their choice and identify three physical or behavioral adaptations of that species.
3rd - 6th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
Also included in:Â Adaptations Bundle | How and Why Animals Adapt
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About the store
Experience
My education experience started in an informal education role at a variety of zoos, aquariums, and nature centers. While gaining practice in teaching and developing educational content, I became a Certified Environmental Education in the state of Arizona and a Certified Interpretive Guide. I worked thousands of hours with kids of all ages teaching biology, ecology, and zoology topics.
In early 2020, I created Future Zoologist Academy, a zoology and ecology platform designed to teach kids and adults about wildlife and conservation. Since its creation, I have developed an extensive virtual education program with more than 100 lessons to engage students in grades 3-8 in zoology and ecology education. I have also taught thousands of live Zoom classes to homeschool students and K-8 classrooms. My mission with Future Zoologist Academy is to create a generation of future zoologists who explore, love, and protect the natural world.
Thank you for exploring my profile. I'm honored to provide you and your students with exciting zoology and ecology resources.
Teaching style
My teaching style is highly interactive, energetic, and light. I focus heavily on the students interests and use them to guide our discussions into important science topics.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Certified Environmental Educator (Arizona Association for Environmental Education)
Certified Interpretive Guide (National Association for Interpretation)
My own education history
Bachelor of Science: Conservation Biology and Ecology
Additional biographical information
Check out Future Zoologist Academy, a virtual zoology and ecology program for animal loving students in grades 3-8.
https://www.futurezoologistacademy.com/
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