Baby elephants in need

Description

An emotive story about Zongoloni, a baby elephant who was rescued after poachers killed her mother. This tragic story helps students to become aware of the complex issues around elephant poaching.

Activities inside this Issue

Explore connections to your own life and experiences, while reading about how an elephant nursery in Kenya saved the life of one cute baby elephant in need.

• Activity one
  Find out more about the keyword ‘keystone species’ by interpreting then comparing and contrasting the representations. Interpret representations and engage with Science.
• Activity two
  Watch a clip on elephants. Rate selected facts and debate which are most important. Engage with Science.
• Activity three
  Read and watch clips to explore different viewpoints. Interpret the graph. Discuss what you have learnt about the ivory trade and write about your opinion on this issue using our helpful tips as your guide. Gather & interpret data.
• Additional activities
  More to read and watch.