Franklin Kindergarten Explores Hogle Zoo

April 28th, 2017 /
Kate Simpson /
Elementary School, Franklin, News, Schools

Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Kindergarten students from Franklin Elementary combined photography, research and writing skills at Hogle Zoo on April 19, 2017.

Thanks to the support of a mini-grant from the Provo School District Foundation, the 5-year-olds used disposable cameras and journals to document animals for their research and illustrations. Students are working on creating a book about an animal; this field trip gave them a closer look into the details of each animals’ life.

This project was chosen because it engages students in authentic experiences and integrates multiple skills and subjects, in a fun way. Students gain experience in process and published writing, research and animals, while exploring and having a good time.