Zoology: Lower Elementary 6-9 (Copy)

"Zoology" is a comprehensive teacher training and curriculum manual written by Dale Gausman and published by the North American Montessori Center (NAMC) in 2006. Tailored specifically for the Lower Elementary level (ages 6–9), this manual is a vital component of the Montessori "Cosmic Education" and Cultural curriculum. It provides educators with systematic, hands-on lessons to introduce young learners to the animal kingdom. The manual covers animal classification (vertebrates and invertebrates), the external anatomy and vital functions of the five major vertebrate classes (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals), and basic ecology. It is designed to nurture children's natural curiosity about living creatures while developing their observation, research, and scientific analysis skills.