Lesson overview

In this lesson students will use Google Expeditions to explore San Diego Zoo, developing their vocabulary and using descriptive language, which culminates in producing a brochure encouraging tourists to visit the zoo.

Learning outcomes

• Develop zoological vocabulary
• Identify the main animals of the zoo
• Identify the staff and describe the functions of the zoo

Lesson steps

1. Introduction (10 mins)
   

   Lead a discussion around the following questions:

   Qui est déja allé au zoo? Qu’avez-vous vu au zoo?

2. Expedition (20 mins)
   

   Lead students through the expedition and discuss the following questions for each animal / enclosure:

   • Quels animaux peut-on observer au zoo?
   • Quelles espèces peut-on observer au zoo?
   • Que mange cet animal?
   • Quelle est son origine? où habite-t-il?
   • Quelles sont ses particularités?
   • Est-ce une espèce menacée?
3. Activity (30 mins)
   Students complete the Student Sheet found in the Lesson resources section.
   Direct the class in creating a brochure in French for the San Diego Zoo. It will include the main details (e.g. price, address, main animals, etc.).
4. Extension
   Students select animal themed expeditions and create a guide for French speakers.

England

Key Stage 4 French

• Listen to a variety of forms of spoken language to obtain information and respond appropriately
• Transcribe words and short sentences that they hear with increasing accuracy
• Initiate and develop conversations, coping with unfamiliar language and unexpected responses, making use of important social conventions such as formal modes of address
• Express and develop ideas clearly and with increasing accuracy, both orally and in writing
• Speak coherently and confidently, with increasingly accurate pronunciation and intonation
• Read and show comprehension of original and adapted materials from a range of different sources, understanding the purpose, important ideas and details, and provide an accurate English translation of short, suitable material
• Read literary texts in the language [such as stories, songs, poems and letters], to stimulate ideas, develop creative expression and expand understanding of the language and culture