• Science in the Language Class

    Science in the Language Class

    Welcome to 'Science in the Language Class', an educational programme which provides resources that link language learning to RZSS conservation projects across the world, or to the conservation breeding programmes within RZSS sites. For each language there is a free game resource along with some additional activities and worksheets which can be used in the classroom or can assist with a visit to RZSS Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park.

    The Mandarin resources which explore more about China, its language, culture, geography, giant pandas and wildlife are available through our free online Beyond the Panda programme

    Mandarin with Beyond the Panda

    • Spanish

      The free Spanish game is based around the giant anteater from South America. 
      • Juego de oso hormiguero gigante

        This fun board game is designed around the giant anteater and introduces basic Spanish phrases.

      • Edinburgh Zoo animal fact files

        At the time of production all animals listed in this booklet can be seen at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo.

      • Worksheets

      • Spanish Pack

        The Spanish Pack, which is available to purchase, includes games that look at other wildlife in South America and a game around the culture and language in Spain. The Spanish Pack is produced in partnership with StampIT. 

        Access to download the Spanish Pack is only £15. We ask for this nominal fee to help keep our website updated. Contact srobb@rzss.org.uk 

        The pack contains:

        • South American Endangered Species game
        • South American animal classification activity
        • El juego filatélico StampIT game

      • Spanish Competition in partnership with StampIT

        Fantastic activity which covers many curriculum objectives all starting from one postage stamp. There is no time limit for entries as the competition will continue to run each year and be entered into the appropriate Scottish Philatelic Annual Congress. Details at StampIT website

    • French

      The free French game is based around the partula snails from the French Polynesia Islands. 
      • L'escargot partula

        This board game is designed for learning about the range, diet, habitat, threats and breeding of the Partula snails from the French Polynesia islands. The game also includes a fun 'slime trail' activity which uses language & literacy skills.


      • Edinburgh Zoo & Highland Wildlife Park animal fact files

        At the time of production all animals listed in these booklets can be seen at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo or the Highland Wildlife Park.

      • French Pack

        The French Pack, which is available to purchase, includes games that look at other wildlife from French speaking countries around the world. The French Pack is produced in partnership with Institut Français.

        Access to download the French Pack is only £20. We ask for this nominal fee to help keep our website updated. Contact srobb@rzss.org.uk 

        The pack contains:

        • European (or northern) lynx game
        • French animal classification activity
        • Madagascar endangered species game 
        • polar bear bingo

      • French Competition in partnership with StampIT

        Fantastic activity which covers many curriculum objectives all starting from one postage stamp. There is no time limit for entries as the competition will continue to run each year and be entered into the appropriate Scottish Philatelic Annual Congress. Details at StampIT website.

    • German

      The free German game is based around the black stork. 

    • Italian

      The free Italian game is based around the European (or northern) lynx.

    • Japanese

      The free Japanese game is based around the Japanese macaque, also known as the snow monkey. 
      • Snow Monkey Challenge Game 

        This fun board game is designed as an introduction to Japan, its wildlife and introduces some basic Japanese phrases.

      • Edinburgh Zoo & Highland Wildlife Park animal fact files

        At the time of production all animals listed in these booklets can be seen at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo or the Highland Wildlife Park.

      • Japanese Pack

        The Japanese Pack, which is available to purchase, includes a range of games around the snow monkey which introduce various aspects of language skills. The Japanese Pack is produced in partnership with Japan Foundation. 

        Access to download the Japanese Pack is only £20. We ask for this nominal fee to help keep our website updated. Contact srobb@rzss.org.uk 

        The pack contains:

        • monkey business
        • Japanese animal classification activity
        • snow monkey poster & family tree activity
        • snow monkey senses matching game

    • Gaelic

      The free Gaelic game is based around the beaver. 

    • Other Languages

      free template resources to create your own foreign language materials to use in the classroom or for visits to RZSS Edinburgh Zoo or Highland Wildlife Park.