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PBS

Pbs: A Conversation With Koko

For Students 9th - 10th
From the site: "It was supposed to be a short-term research project. Instead, it became a lifetime of learning. Along the way, people learned to see gorillas in a whole new light. 'A Conversation with Koko' tells the remarkable story of...
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Other

Dfgfi: Learning About Gorillas

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides an excellent overview of gorillas in the wild. Content includes general facts, profiles of specific gorilla groups, numerous photographs, and more.
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Other

Koko: The Gorilla Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: How Human Should a Gorilla Be?

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "How Human Should a Gorilla Be?" by Barbara J. King, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
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PBS

Pbs: American Masters: Charlie Parker

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a brief look at the life of jazz legend Charlie Parker. This site highlights his career and major works.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Charlie Parker

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this resource to learn about Charlie Parker's life and musical career, which provides links to further information, quotes, and images.