Illegal Ivory Poaching Close Reading Activity - Africa Geography - Google Digital Resources

This close reading activity examines the causes and effects of illegal ivory poaching in Africa. Students will read The Ivory Wars, a well-written geography article from Junior Scholastic, and then answer questions that focus on the main ideas. The activity is organized into sections, allowing students to easily locate information and work independently with confidence. Your purchase includes both print and interactive digital versions of the materials, making it suitable for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!

Includes Google Resources: Digital & Print

• Close Reading Activity
• Answer Key
• Teacher Reference Guide

• Ivory
• Poaching
• Conservation
• Propaganda
• Endangered
• Black market
• Sub-Saharan Africa
• Seizures
• Pulverization
• Extinction
• Sanctions and Bans
• United Nations
• Globalization

Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS

Total Pages:  16

Time:  50 Minutes

Grades:  5-12