Every school should implement a program like this for elementary age children! I wish my own children had been introduced to something like this when they were in school. Take a look at this Canadian program and think about ways you can bring this into your own school wherever you live.

Keep It Wild! 
Elementary School Workshops

Zoocheck Canada's Keep It Wild! half-day, in-class animal-themed workshops offer elementary school students a unique learning experience by combining science and technology with compassion and advocacy towards animals and the environment, while adhering to specific requirements of the Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum.