PALM OIL FACT POSTER The basics all in one place! This poster lets you explore facts about palm oil leading to great debates and discussions in class. Why not use the facts to look at a variety of maths puzzles or for a piece of factual writing based on what you find out. Curriculum links: English Maths Citizenship Science Geography

Paper we write on, chairs we sit on, fruit that we eat and medicine we take. Believe it or not, many of the things we use or eat come from rainforests At school or home we may not think we're very close to rainforests but when you look around, you discover how closely connected we are. This video explores just a few examples of how things we use in our daily lives originate in rainforests around the world. Curriculum Links: Geography Science Citizenship Design & Technology Find more at: http://www.chesterzoo.org/education/learning-resources

Using origami, create your very own songbirds. Unfortunately these beautiful songbirds are being taken from their natural habitats in South East Asia and the forests are becoming silent. Help create more awareness about the threats to wildlife and inspire young conservationists by taking part in Sing for Songbirds. www.chesterzoo.org/singforsongbirds Create your very own Bali Starling, Javan Green Magpie and Black-winged Starling from paper using this collection of resources. Each songbirds comes with some interesting facts about them to help learn more about them. This collections includes: Bali Starling Origami Template Black-winged Starling Origami Template Javan Green Magpie Origami Template BLANK Javan Green Magpie Origami Template How To Make Origami Songbirds Video Origami Songbirds Instruction Leaflet Curriculum links: Art & Design Science Geography

THE HISTORY OF PALM OIL POSTER ...a step through time! A poster explaining the history of sustainable palm oil production. Take a step back in time to look at where palm oil came from and how it arrived in other countries around the world, this poster shows you the historical journey that palm oil has taken so far. Reveals information for a piece of factual writing or for the creation of your own historical timeline. Curriculum links: History English Geography Citizenship

Used in up to 50% of everyday products, but what is palm oil and why should we care? As part of the Sustainable Palm Oil Challenge at Chester Zoo, this short animation is a great introduction to palm oil and sustainability. A big topic for debate about the global market and how our choices as consumers might play a part in the rest of the supply chain. Curriculum Links Geography Citizenship Business studies and marketing

THE RAINFOREST ANIMAL COLLECTION ANIMAL FACT FILES Animal Fact Files are a great way to get children interested in specific species. Find out interesting facts all about some of our rainforest species! This collection includes Blue Morpho Butterflies, Chimpanzees, Golden Mantella Frogs, Jaguars, Two-toed Sloths, Tapirs, Reticulated Python, Ring-tailed Lemurs, Cassowary and Sumatran Orangutans! Pick out facts to write an interesting paragraph, create your own version of Top Trumps...and if you download a few more animals you could cut them out, jumble them up and match the facts to the correct animal. Curriculum links: Science Geography English Art

Rainforests around the world are decreasing in size due to deforestation...find out more! This short video gives an overview of deforestation and how it affects our rainforests and animals across the world. Deforestation is a massive problem across the whole world. This downloadable video gives a short overview to give children an understanding of the issues around chopping down these precious areas of rainforest. Curriculum Links: Geography Science Citizenship

Wildlife Connections is a project led by Chester Zoo which encourages local people to take action to help their local wildlife. We’re asking everybody to help create a network of safe spaces for wildlife by taking simple steps such as recording wildlife, opening up gardens to hedgehogs or toads and growing wildflowers. This wall planner for 2017 gives useful hints and tips to help UK native species throughout the year. Curriculum links: Design & Technology Art & Design Citizenship Maths Science

Follow the supply chain of palm oil from the tree to you. As part of the Sustainable Palm Oil Challenge at Chester Zoo, this short animation shows the supply chain of palm oil all in one place. A big topic for debate about the global market and how our choices as consumers might play a part in the rest of the supply chain. Curriculum Links Geography Citizenship Business studies and marketing

A collection of 10 animals you might find in rainforests all over the world. Chimpanzee Jaguar Ring-tailed Lemur Reticulated Python Blue Morpho Butterfly Cassowary Two-toed Sloth Sumatran Orangutan Malayan Tapir Golden Mantella Frog The file includes versions in Powerpoint, Keynote or PDF.

Follow the supply chain of palm oil from the tree to you. As part of the Sustainable Palm Oil Challenge, this animation shows how the demands we make as consumers can have a knock on effect to the rest of the supply chain. A big topic for debate about the global market and how our choices as consumers might play a part in the rest of the supply chain. Curriculum Links Geography Citizenship Business studies and marketing

Follow this simple 'How to' video to create your very own bird box to attract all sorts of birds to your garden. Curriculum links: Maths Design & Technology For more resources visit: http://www.chesterzoo.org/en/education/learning-resources

A home of animals and people alike and why we should care. This short video talks about the importance of rainforests for all the species who live in them... We think rainforests are really important; in this video some of our staff who have been to Ecuador, Madagascar and Nigeria tell us why they think rainforests are so important, not just for the animals and people who live there but for us too. Curriculum Links: Geography Science Citizenship For more resources visit: http://www.chesterzoo.org/en/education/learning-resources

SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL RECIPE PACK Yum yum yum! A delicious recipe pack full of ideas of how to use sustainable palm oil in your cookery projects. Anyone can join in with the Palm Oil Challenge using this pack which is full of scrumptious recipes which include sustainable palm oil. You've got the options to make Hero Biscuits to Meringue-utans - just take your pick! The pack also includes lots of great information about palm oil production and how you can support conservation of the rainforest and rainforest animals by your shopping habits at home! A creative way to engage children in measuring, calculation and learning the importance of ingredients - oh, and a great excuse to get a bit messy in the kitchen! Curriculum links: Design & Technology Citizenship Maths

From the soil layer..up...up..up...to the canopy! This downloadable video is a great little introduction to the various layers of the rainforest - exploring the names of the layers and some of the things you'll find in each. Curriculum Links Geography Habitat

Animal Fact Files are are great way to get children interested in specific species. Find out interesting facts all about the magnificent Asian Elephant. Pick out facts to write an interesting paragraph, create your own version of Top Trumps...and if you download a few different animals you could cut them out, jumble them up and match the facts to the correct animal. Curriculum links: Science Geography English Art For more visit: http://www.chesterzoo.org/education/learning-resources

Create a comfortable home for our prickly friends Follow this simple 'How to' video to create a snuggly hedgehog house for your garden. Suitable for Ages 7+ Curriculum Links: Art & Design Maths Design & Technology

Go wild with this A to Z of animals A great activity for any age whether at home, on holiday, in the zoo or at school! Try to find as many animals as you can as you go from A to Z! Curriculum links: English

From Aardvarks to Zebras Can you remember all of the animals you saw when you visited? There are so many animals here at Chester Zoo but can you remember the ones you saw when you visited? Use this unique template to create a list of animals and colour in the every animal in the border. Curriculum Links Science English Art & Design

Animal Fact Files are a great way to get children interested in specific species. Find out interesting facts all about the amazing Aardvark. Pick out facts to write an interesting paragraph, create your own version of Top Trumps...and if you download a few different animals you could cut them out, jumble them up and match the facts to the correct animal. Curriculum links: Science Geography English Art

Sustainable Palm Oil Challenge As part of a series of Palm Oil Perspective videos - explore the perspective of the plantations within the supply chain of palm oil. Cat Barton, Chester Zoo's Field Conservation Manager explores palm oil plantations in Indonesia and some of the issues and solutions around palm oil production. Curriculum Links: Geography Citizenship Conservation