Welcome to Science in the Language Class, an educational programme which provides free resources that link language learning to RZSS conservation projects across the world, or to the conservation breeding programmes within RZSS sites. All materials link to Curriculum for Excellence experiences and outcomes in science, topical science, social studies, language and literacy.
We are currently not working in any German speaking countries. However we have some resources which link to the German language, two of which have been designed by senior students studying German at Scottish schools.
Our German Resources are on a separate German page
Redirecting....
This board game is designed for learning about habitat, range, adaptations, diet, breeding and threats to the European (or northern) lynx. The 'pawprint' cards are a fun element which use various language and literacy skills.
This pack is aimed at P4-P7 level but could be used in S1-S2.
'I can identify and classify examples of living things, past and present, to help me appreciate their diversity. I can relate physical and behavioural characteristics to their survival or extinction.'
'By investigating lifecycles of plants and animals, I can recognise the different stages of their development.'
'I can discuss the environmental impact of human activity and suggest ways in which we can live in a more environmentally - responsible way.'
'Through research and discussion I have an appreciation of the contribution that individuals are making to scientific discovery and the impact this has made on society.'
'I work on my own and with others to understand text using appropriate resources, demonstrating my understanding by matching written words to pictures and by reconstructing the text in a logical sequence.'
'I work on my own and with others to read and discuss simple texts in the language I am learning. I can share simple facts about features of life in some of the countries where the language I am learning is spoken.'
The set of Japanese games below have been produced in partnership with the Japan Foundation. 
This fun board game is designed as an introduction to Japan and some basic Japanese phrases.
Download the challengeThis game is designed for learning about the range, diet, habitat, lifestyle and breeding of the snow monkey.
Download monkey businessLearn about Japanese family names through discovering our macaque troop.
Download family treeFind out more about the lifecycle of our beautiful Japanese macaques.
Download posterAt the time of production all animals listed in these booklets can be seen at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo or the Highland Wildlife Park.
(If you would like the English game board version click here)
[Teacher and additional notes - in English]
These are blank templates of two RZSS games for you and/or your pupils to create your own game in the language of your choice.
For the Endangered Species game - Choose four animals from the country and find out some facts, their threats and language links to create the challenge cards.
For the Animal game - Choose an animal and find out about their diet, habitat, threats etc. Link to learning the words for colours, weather, numbers, etc. in the related language to create fun cards.
Note: Look at the style of games supplied in the language packs to help you make your own.
If pupils do make their own, please share with us. Contact Sandie Robb, srobb@rzss.org.uk with your designs.
For the animal flashcards: Find out the name of the animal in the language you are studying. Try to write a sentence about the animal in the language. Then answer the question on the card.
