Online classes (elementary school)

Zoo staff will talk about themes tailored to each grade level, showing videos of animals and specimens. In collaboration with classroom teachers, we aim to make the lessons as hands-on and experiential as possible.

*This program is about learning about animals. If you are interested in a career learning support program, please apply here.

Elementary school 1st to 3rd grade: The body and life of Giraffe

We will focus on each part of Giraffe 's body, such as its tongue, tail, legs, and patterns, and discuss how to innovate and use its shape.
It also provides an observational perspective, making it a great preparatory study for field trips and extracurricular activities.

Elementary school 1st to 3rd grade: The body and life of an elephant

First, we'll experience the sheer size of an elephant in the classroom. Next, we'll focus on the different parts of an elephant's body and discuss the ingenuity of their shapes and how they are used. We'll also introduce the birth of a baby elephant at Ueno Zoo and its subsequent growth.
It provides a new perspective for observation, making it ideal for pre-trip learning for school excursions and field trips.

4th to 6th grade: Animal feet from the bones

You will observe skeletal specimens of the legs of animals such as Giraffe and tigers, and compare them to how the legs move in living animals. You will learn about the basic structure of bones and joints.
*This is even more effective when combined with observation at a zoo.

Related science unit: 4th grade elementary school "Bones and Muscles"

6th grade: Animal eating habits and digestion

This hands-on program allows children to compare and reason for themselves about three types of animals, including carnivores and herbivores, by observing how they eat their food and the appearance of their teeth and feces.
*If requested, we will lend out fecal content samples to schools in conjunction with the program.
*It will be even more effective if you combine it with observations at the zoo.

Related science unit: 6th grade "The structure and function of the human body"

Program Details

Eligible classes	Regular classes at elementary schools in Tokyo / at special needs schools nationwide
Date	Tuesdays to Fridays (excluding closed days) until the end of March 2027 *There may be days when this cannot be done due to zoo circumstances.
Number of reception slots	One school per day for the entire online program
Implementation time	Each class period is 45 minutes long (only one class period per school per grade level). *Covered by periods 3 through 6.
Application unit	Please apply by grade level (class-based or applicant-only applications are not accepted). If multiple grades wish to participate in the same program, it will be conducted jointly. Applications for the same grade are limited to one per academic year.
Preparations required at school	Please prepare a computer and equipment to project the web conferencing system "Zoom."
Collaboration with teachers	[Beforehand] A meeting (approximately 30 minutes) will be held via Zoom with all class teachers and zoo staff. Please participate using the same environment as on the day of the event (the date and time will be discussed after the class date is confirmed). [On the day of the event] Each class teacher will support the class according to the content of the meeting. [Afterward] All class teachers will be required to submit an implementation report.
Application start date	April to August: From February 1st (Sunday) September to December: From Wednesday, July 1st January to March: From November 1st (Sunday)
Application Deadline	Up to two weeks before the desired date Please send an email to the Ueno Zoo Education and Outreach Section (Explanation Team) by the deadline. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Application Procedure	Please ensure that the teacher of the grade level applying completes the procedure themselves. Please send the following six items via email: ① School name ② Grade level ③ Name of the teacher in charge ④ Desired program (or consultation topic) ⑤ Please list up to three preferred dates and times (Month/Day/Day of the week, Period 00:00-00:00) (Please list the second and third choices on different dates). ⑥ Whether you will be visiting the zoo before or after the session. *Please include the school name in the email subject line (Example subject line: Application for Online Class at XX Elementary School, XX Ward). The zoo will reply within three days.
others	If you visit the school before or after online classes, you will not be able to apply for other programs at the school.
Applications and inquiries	メール： uenoguide@tzps.or.jp