Storytime with Dr. Jane

Provided by: Jane Goodall Institute |Published on: June 22, 2022

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Synopsis

This resource allows students to watch Jane Goodall read some of her favorite children's books.
Students will also learn about Dr. Jane Goodall and her foundation that helps animals, conservation efforts, and peace activism.

Subjects: Science, English Language Arts

Authors: Jane Goodall Institute

Region: Africa, Global

Languages: English

Positives

These videos are engaging and include close-ups of the books' illustrations.
Additional links are provided to previous readings, ways to buy Dr. Jane's books, and ways to support her nonprofit work.

Additional Prerequisites

Some of the stories include topics such as hunting and the loss of a family member, so it might be helpful to preview the stories in order to help prepare some learners.

Differentiation

Cross-curricular connections could be made in language arts lessons, as students learn to summarize, draw conclusions, and determine the main ideas in stories.
Social studies or science classes could do a deeper dive into the life and work of Jane Goodall and her contributions to both conservation and activism.
Other resources on this topic include this animated poem by Jane Goodall, this video which outlines the basics of habitats and why they are important, and this resource which provides additional information on Dr. Jane Goodall.

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All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.