Keeping animals in the classroom

Trevor Lunn introduces Karen Svalesen from the Zoo Education Service who examines the problems that can be encountered when keeping animals in the classroom. Suggests suitable animals and information sources to assist with animal care.

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Credits

director

Jeff Spencer

producer

Ivan Gaal

production company

Curriculum Branch, Ministry of Education for Zoo Education Service

Duration

00:20:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1986

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

508898

Language

English

Subject categories

Animals & Wildlife → Pets

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 6-12

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1986

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