Hello Dr. Jane!
Videos
Grades3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Social Studies, Biology, English Language Arts
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What it is
- This activity includes a video, vocabulary terms, pre-reading questions, reflective journal topics, and a biographical article about Jane Goodall.
- Students will learn about the remarkable life of this renowned scientist, animal lover, and environmental activist.
Teaching tips
Positives
- This resource includes everything teachers need to deliver an outstanding introduction to Dr. Jane Goodall.
- The video is simply designed with beautiful images, making it a great way to get students interested in the lesson.
- Dr. Jane's biography is a good fit for readers at many skill levels.
Additional Prerequisites
- Teachers may want to go over the list of vocabulary terms with students before the lesson.
Differentiation
- This resource could be used in history classes while discussing the contributions of women or how far women's rights have come since Dr. Jane began her research.
- Science classes could use this resource when discussing the work or findings of Dr. Jane.
- Teachers could have students focus on one journal question, then students who wrote on the same topic could meet in groups to share their thoughts and reflections.
- Other related resources include this animated poem read by Dr. Jane Goodall, this video about a Kenyan environmentalist, and this video about having hope for our future.
From the scientist review
The resource shares the story of Dr. Goodall, a leader and ethologist who studied the behavior of Chimpanzees in Africa and the need to protect their habitat through a people-centered conservation approach. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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