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The educational goals of ZooSchool Porho 2021 were multifaceted:

The program’s director, Dr. Anya Kovalchuk, explains, “Zooskol Porho isn’t just about education—it’s about falling in love with a place. When kids form emotional bonds with the taiga, they become lifelong champions of it.” One camper wrote in their journal, “I cried when we found a stork nest because I never knew forests could feel like family!”

| Phase | Duration | Main Activities | |-------|----------|-----------------| | Kick‑off (Mar 2021) | 2 weeks | Virtual inauguration with the zoo directors, distribution of “Zooskol Porho kits” (AR cards, activity booklets, QR‑codes). | | Weekly Live‑Streams | Apr – Oct 2021 | 45‑minute sessions hosted by keepers (e.g., “A Day with the Red Panda”, “Reptile Round‑Table”). Q&A via chat. | | AR‑Enhanced Field Trips | May – Sep 2021 | Students scanned QR‑codes on printed cards to view 3‑D animal models, hear heartbeats, and explore interactive anatomy layers on tablets or smartphones. | | Citizen‑Science Sprint | July 2021 | 2‑week challenge to log observations of local pollinators; top classes earned a “Biodiversity Champion” badge. | | Capstone Conservation Fair | Oct 2021 | Hybrid (online + on‑site at Prague Zoo) exhibition of student projects, posters, and prototype eco‑solutions. | zooskol porho 2021

| Objective | How it was addressed | Expected impact | |-----------|----------------------|-----------------| | Re‑connect students with live wildlife | Weekly live‑stream “Animal‑Talks” from zoo enclosures, complemented by AR‑enabled field‑trip kits | Improved species‑recognition scores (target + 30 % vs. 2019 baseline) | | Integrate STEAM curricula | Lesson‑plans built around animal physiology, genetics, conservation, and data‑visualisation | Higher engagement in science subjects (measured by teacher surveys) | | Promote citizen‑science | Students submitted observations to the iNaturalist portal and helped monitor local biodiversity in Porho’s peri‑urban parks | 1 500 validated records added to the national database | | Foster empathy and responsible behaviour | Story‑telling modules, “adopt‑an‑animal” sponsorships, and a final “Conservation Fair” | Increased volunteerism (≈ 200 families joined zoo volunteer programmes) | The educational goals of ZooSchool Porho 2021 were

The mission of ZooSchool Porho is to educate and inspire the community about the importance of wildlife conservation. By providing interactive and engaging educational programs, ZooSchool seeks to cultivate a sense of responsibility towards the environment and its inhabitants.