The Buzzing for bees resource from Chester Zoo teaches young people how to identify different types of bees and understand their role in pollination. It also encourages wildlife-friendly actions, such as planting bee-friendly flowers and leaving grass to grow, to support pollinator populations.
Explore how wildlife-friendly gardening can support bee populations Curriculum Links
The Sustainable Palm Oil Challenge – Teachers’ Pack helps educators map the curriculum against the topic of sustainable palm oil. It will help students understand the environmental and social impact of palm oil production and promotes sustainable choices through engaging classroom activities
Curriculum Links: Geography: Ecosystems, human impact, deforestation.
Chester Zoo’s UK Record Breakers is an engaging activity that combines maths and physical education, allowing students to compare their running speed and jumping ability with record-breaking UK wildlife such as hares and pine martens.
observational skills through running, jumping, and recording data.  Curriculum Links
The planting for moths resource from Chester Zoo teaches learners how to attract and support moths by providing the right plants for both adults and caterpillars. It highlights their ecological importance and encourages wildlife-friendly gardening to boost biodiversity.
local spaces Gain practical skills in wildlife-friendly gardening Curriculum Links
The layers of the rainforest interactive resource from Chester Zoo explores the four distinct layers of rainforest ecosystems and the specialised animals that inhabit each, reinforced through engaging games and activities. It combines geographical and ecological learning with digital interactivity to raise awareness of rainforest biodiversity and threats like deforestation.
ecosystems and the impact of environmental threats like deforestation Curriculum Links
ecosystem Promoting wildlife conservation and protection efforts Curriculum Links
Collection is an educational resource for students aged 11-16. It explores the impact of palm oil production on rainforests, conservation efforts, and sustainable choices.
Curriculum Links: Geography: Deforestation, ecosystems, human-environment interaction
The UK wildlife Curriculum Toolkit by Chester Zoo provides essential curriculum linked resources to educate young learners about UK wildlife conservation, covering topics like habitat protection and community action. Engaging, hands-on activities inspire students to contribute to local conservation efforts
Curriculum Links: Science: Ecosystems, habitats, and species classification.
The Invertebrate Identification resource from Chester Zoo is a hands-on educational activity designed to teach students about the classification and importance of invertebrates, with a focus on spotting and identifying local species.
Curriculum Links: Science: Classification of living organisms, biodiversity, and
Chester Zoo’s Sustainable Palm Oil Shopping List helps consumers choose brands that use certified sustainable palm oil, promoting rainforest conservation and protecting endangered species.
Curriculum Links: Geography: Sustainability, human impact on ecosystems, deforestation
