A Rock-Wallaby hunched on top of a rock, seen from front-left and looking to the camera.

VCE/VCE VM

GO TO: | Ask a Zoo Expert| Additional resources

These teaching resources provide real-world examples that highlight and explain aspects of Key Knowledge points from the VCE Study Design.

Three Mountain Pygmy Possum pups, huddled in a row.

VCE Biology Unit 1

Area of Study 2, Outcome 2: Functioning systems

Black and yellow stripped Southern Corroboree Frog.

VCE Biology Unit 2

Area of Study 2, Outcome 2: Adaptations and diversity

The Fighting Extinction Schools 'Ask a Zoo Expert' series takes you behind-the-scenes to meet the people working in wildlife conservation. The videos have been co-created with teachers and students to answer some of the most asked science questions.

Ask a Zoo Expert

A smiling Vet, dressed in khaki, sits in front of a microscope with a clipboard.

VCE VM - Workplace skills

Learn about what it takes to work at the zoo.

Golden Blue-Rayed Butterfly perched on a brown blade of grass.

Animal Toolkits

Each Toolkit has been curated by the Zoos Victoria Education team in consultation with Threatened Species experts. They contain a wealth of information including: videos, scientific information, media links, actions you can take and links to the Science curriculum.

Browse Secondary Animal Toolkits

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Build a Project

Whether you are looking for inspiration, or already have a project in mind, you can build curriculum linked lessons with our easy to use project resources including;

project ideas linked to school excursions
teaching resources to support your understanding of animals
teacher professional development to grow your knowledge, teaching skills and confidence
real school teaching examples to get ideas for your project
templates to start your project

Build a Project

Close-up of a Helmeted Honeyeater in the rain.

Video showcases

Search our Vimeo showcases to find videos on animal species. The videos cover a range of topics such as:

Keeper talks
Interviews with experts
Explaining the science behind Zoos Victoria's conservation efforts
Observational videos to allow your students to watch and wonder
Much more!

Teacher membership

Teacher Membership

Teacher Members get access to even more teaching resources to support learning in the classroom and help teachers and students take action for wildlife. These additional resources include: