Curated OER
Primate Weight
For this animal weight worksheet, students fill out the weights of an orangutan, gorilla, and monkey. They answer 7 word problems related to their weights.
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Gorilla- The Letter G
In this letter Gg worksheet, students learn to recognize and print upper and lower case Zaner-Bloser letter Gg. Students trace one example and then color the upper and lower case letters in a gorilla picture according to the key....
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Gorilla Word Search
For this gorilla vocabulary words worksheet, students search for words that describe the gorilla's classification, environment, types, and other facts. Students word search sixteen gorilla vocabulary words.
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Good Night, Gorilla Activity Card
For this reading worksheet, students respond to the book Good Night, Gorilla by completing an activity at home with a parent. Students cut out the 8 pictures at the bottom of the page. Parents read the story summary and students paste...
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Coloring page - Gorilla
In this coloring worksheet, learners color a gorilla. The coloring sheet brings opportunities to discuss the characteristics of these animals. Students may use this coloring sheet as a flashcard to learn about animals. They may write a...
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Language Arts: Koko's Kitten
Fourth graders read "Koko's Kitten" and complete an Internet scavenger hunt. After reading the book, they visit Koko's Website, focusing on the Kid's Corner section. Once there, 4th graders complete worksheets to answer questions posed...
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Gorillas: The Facts, The Fiction
Students research characteristics of gorillas and complete an included worksheet. They answer inquiry-based questions using a variety of resources.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Animals
This resource describes the most popular animals at the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Each profile gives background about a specific animal, and more information about the species.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Gorilla
This resource presents detailed information about the gorilla, including several photos and an audio clip. [1:52]
African Wildlife Foundation
African Wildlife Foundation: Mountain Gorilla
Resource takes an exploratory look at the mountain gorilla, the largest of the living primates. Content includes information on the gorilla's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, and predators.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Mountain Gorillas
A nice multi-media National Geographic site with video and audio clips about mountain gorillas. Fun facts about the gorillas include information ideal for research projects.
Other
Zoos Victoria: Animal Profiles
Learn all about many of the different animals in the zoo including many little known facts. Profiled are the dingo, koala, meerkat, platypus, tree kangaroo, and many more.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: The Gorilla King
The fascinating biography of a gorilla named Titus in Rwanda, captured in video over a thirty-four year time span. Researchers, under the first guidance of Dian Fossey, were able to follow his development and experiences through most of...
Center for Educational Technologies
Exploring the Environment: Mountain Gorillas
Try these learning activities to help understand issues around efforts to preserve an endangered species. Lots of information on the biology of mountain gorillas and the human factors that effect them.
University of Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Primate Research Center: Primate Info Net
Information about primates, includes links to primate centers and organizations. Find out about the International Directory of Primatology. Click into "Resources on Primatology" and then "About the Primates" to get to primate-specific...
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Rain Forest Animals
Check out this site to learn more about the different types of animals that reside in the rain forest. This resource provides a link to each animal with a full description of the different animals.
Other
Dfgfi: Learning About Gorillas
This resource provides an excellent overview of gorillas in the wild. Content includes general facts, profiles of specific gorilla groups, numerous photographs, and more.
Other
Koko: The Gorilla Foundation
The Gorilla Foundation promotes the protection, preservation and propagation of gorillas. Learn about gorillas, including basic gorilla life and the politics of extinction, as well as a "biography" of Koko, the signing gorilla.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World Parks & Entertainment: Endangered Species
The site provides a detailed overview of currently endangered species. Content includes a focus on various conservation organizations, endangered species profiles, and more.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Lowland Gorilla
Detailed information about the Western lowland gorilla, including geographic range and habitat, physical features, behavior, lifespan, and the positive and negative economic impact they have on humans.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Gorilla (Troglodytes Gorilla)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Troglodytes Gorilla, more commonly known as the Gorilla.
Read Works
Read Works: Say Hello to the Giant Gorilla
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a girl named Kara who met a giant gorilla at the zoo. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Heart Sick
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about gorillas in captivity who are dying from a disease that affects their hearts. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Humans and Primates
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The great apes are the members of the biological family Hominidae, which includes four living genera: chimpanzees, gorillas, humans, and orangutans. Learn more about...