Online classes (junior high school and high school)
This is a program to learn about animals, where zoo staff will talk about each theme while showing videos and specimens of animals.
The diversity and evolution of animal feet
This section showcases variations in foot shapes adapted to different lifestyles, such as hunting feet, fleeing feet, climbing feet, and swimming feet. It offers clues to understanding evolution through its diversity and commonalities.
* This activity is highly effective when combined with observation at the zoo (worksheets will be provided by the zoo).
Related science topics: 1st year junior high school "Similarities and Differences in the Bodies of Living Things", 2nd year junior high school "Structure and Function of Animal Bodies", 3rd year junior high school "Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms", High school biology "Evolution of Living Things"
How animals eat and digest
We will explain how three types of animals - carnivores and herbivores, and ruminants and non-ruminants - eat their food and compare the appearance of their teeth and feces to learn how they digest food according to its type. *A fecal specimen will be sent to the school in advance (return required).
Related science units: 1st year junior high school "Similarities and differences between living organisms' bodies", 2nd year junior high school "Structure and functions of animal bodies"
Program Details
Program Details
Eligible classes | Regular classes at junior and senior high schools in Tokyo / at special needs schools nationwide |
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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 3-6 |
Application unit | Please apply by grade level (please contact us if you wish to apply by class only). 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 Classes at XX Municipal XX Junior High School). The zoo will reply within 3 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 |