Curated OER
From Earthworms to Chimps
Young scholars research the life and achievements of one woman of their choosing and embrace the power of one person's dedication to society, They express their assessment of the individual's life and accomplishments in a detailed...
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Jane Goodall, Renowned Naturalist and Champion of Chimpanzees
Students study the life of Jane Goodall and how she made an impact studying chimpanzees. In this endangered species lesson plan students write in their journals.
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Jane Goodall
Learners read about Jane Goodall and complete discussion questions after they read about her. In this Jane Goodall lesson plan, students discuss questions as a group or write answers individually.
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Ape Genius
Learners watch a video and discuss the research on the intelligence of apes. In this primate lesson plan, students view a NOVA video about ape intelligence. They work in groups to take notes on the observations and conclusions of...
Curated OER
Understanding Advocacy
High schoolers explore the work of Jane Goodall. In this advocacy lesson, students investigate the life and work of Jane Goodall. High schoolers examine her work as an animal advocate and explore their own personal advocacy styles.
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Jane Goodall
Students identify Jane Goodall as a scientist who studies the behavior of chimpanzees. They listen to a biography of Jane Goodall and review the location of Africa. Then students participate in an animal observation activity.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Jane Goodall
Learn about the life and work of British primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall. Includes information on her first trip to Africa and the many efforts she has made to improve life for animals around the world.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Dame Jane Goodall
A biography of Jane Goodall, renowned worldwide for her work with the chimpanzees of Tanzania. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
Other
Jane Goodall Institute: Roots and Shoots
Find out how you can become a global citizen and bring about positive change for communities, animals, and the environment. Here's a program from the Jane Goodall Institute that can help you become involved.
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Trinity University
Trinity University: Inherited Traits Versus Learned Behaviors [4Th Grade]
In this extremely detailed unit, students will learn the about innate and learned characteristics in animals and humans through a series of teacher and student-led discussions, readings, reflections, learning activities, and...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Chimps R Us: Speaking Chimp
Explore the vocabulary and vocalizations in chimpanzee communications and connect them to emotions. Develop and participate in a field study of animal behavior based on observations and interactions with dogs
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Jane Goodall
Learn about the accomplishments of Jane Goodall in studying the behavior of chimpanzees in this article.
Read Works
Read Works: The Chimps Champ
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about Jane Goodall, scientist, researcher, and environmentalist. A question sheet is available to help students build reading comprehension skills.
Read Works
Read Works: Focus on Scientists
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction article shares information about different types of scientists. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Jane Goodall
A biography of Jane Goodall can be found on this site. Learn about her life and work with the chimpanzees.
Other
Jane Goodall Photo Gallery
Twenty one high quality downloadable images of Jane Goodall and chimpanzees can be found on this page. A short description is given of each image as well as links to many more good photographs.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Chimps R Us: Understanding Travel Routes
Examine a map of the travel routes and evening nesting sites of two chimpanzees and create a travel route of your typical day. Describe the social enhancements that helped humans to evolve from foraging behavior to establish fixed...
Pearson
Pearson Education: Reading Practice: Section 8
With this resource, students read two texts, "Ready for Anything" by Jean Lawler and "Jane Goodall" from What a Life by Milada Broukal, and answer the reading comprehension questions that follow. Students can print their answers for...
My Hero Project
My Hero: Jane Goodall
Learn about Jane Goodall's work with chimpanzees, which makes her a hero to animals and people. This resource includes quotes, images and links to further information on Goodall, the "Earthkeeper hero."
My Hero Project
My Hero: Dian Fossey
Dian Fossey's work with the African Mountain Gorilla makes her a hero to both animals and people. Use this resource to learn about her studies and her campaign against poaching.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Scientist: Jane Goodall
This webpage has Jane Goodall's biography on it. Learn how she was a scientist who studied chimpanzees in the wild for many years discovering that they used tools and ate meat.