The Singing Zoologist

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Ages: 5-11

Grades: K - 5th

Length: 10 - 15 min.

* Pre-recorded episodes

This 15-episode series of curriculum-related videos covers cheetah adaptations, ocean food chains, wetlands, monarch butterflies, pollination, and much more. Each video is 10-15 minutes and features one of Lucas' songs and a dynamic science lesson as only the singing zoologist can deliver!

Content exclusively for subscribers!
Aligned with education standards (provided)
Hilarious animations
Dazzling nature footage
Activities, quizzes, videos and other review resources!
Over three hours of content

Packages available for entire series, per semester, special topic packages or a la carte per episode.

Episode Topics:

Ep 1: Animals’ Basic Needs (ft. “The Chimichanga Song”)

Ep 2: Habitats and Ecosystems (ft. “How Many Spots Has an Ocelot Got?”)

Ep 3: Eggs and OFFSPRING (ft. “Who’s In That Egg?”)

Ep 4: Metamorphosis (ft. “Metamorphosis [Tadpole Into a Frog]”)

Ep 5: Insects/Monarch Butterfly (ft. “Going Down to Mexico”)

Ep 6: Characteristics of different animal groups (ft. “Baby, You’re an Arthropod”)

Ep 7a: Bees and Pollination (ft. “All About the Hive”)

Ep 7b: Plant life cycle and Pollination (ft. “Bluebonnet Time”)

Ep 8: Needs of Plants and Importance of Wetlands (ft. “Living in a Wetland”)

Ep 9: Adaptations for Moving (ft. “I’m a Cheetah!”)

Ep 10: Adaptations for Eating (ft. “The Right Beak to Reach It”)

Ep 11: Photosynthesis and Ocean Food Chain pt 1 (ft. “Plankton Love Song”)

Ep 12: Ocean Food Chain pt 2 (ft. “I’m a Mako Shark”)

Ep 13: Interdependence (ft. “Living in Symbiosis”)

Ep 14: Non-native and invasive species (ft. “The Anaconda La Bamba”)

Ep 15: Taking Care of the Natural Environment (ft. “I Love Earth”)

Curriculum Connections:

Science: Life cycles, animal groups, metamorphosis, insects, animal migration, habitats, wildlife conservation, food chains/webs, ecosystems

Themes: Growth and change, seasons, cycles in nature, appreciation of nature, science, and observation

Language Arts: Rhymes, lyrics, storytelling, songwriting

About Lucas

Lucas Miller (Creator) has a Zoology degree! He graduated with a B.A. in zoology from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio). Lucas has shared his love of wildlife with students and has presented for over two MILLION kids! Better known as the “singing zoologist,” he has been literally singing the praises of wildlife since. His zany humor, smart songwriting and unbridled passion for science inspire his fans, young and old, to respect and protect the natural world.

He is on the Texas Commission on the Arts’ Roster of Touring Artists & Companies since 2000. He also was selected as a Natl Endowment for the Arts’ “American Masterpiece Artist” for ’08-’10 touring seasons.

Lucas has reached millions through his legendary school programs and many more through his YouTube channel, “Science Up with the Singing Zoologist.” His recordings have won awards galore and he was named an “American Masterpiece” artist by the National Endowment for the Arts, but it’s really the notes from generations of fans that are his highest honor.