The Ivory Wars Poaching Lesson & Africa Geography Activities - MS Digital Resources
This lesson examines illegal poaching, its impact on the world, and ways to promote conservation efforts in Africa. The geography activities are engaging for students, and the guided 5-E format is easy to implement. Just mention “elephants,” and your class will be captivated!
Start with a warm-up activity called “4 Pics, 1 Word,” followed by an exploration of “10 Facts About African Elephants.” The lesson includes fill-in notes and practice activities. Students will investigate poaching and conservation efforts through a video response activity. After that, they will read and answer questions about the news article titled “The Ivory War.” You can assess their learning with an exit ticket quiz.
To extend the lesson, there’s a fun “Create Propaganda” Influencer Project that students will enjoy! Your purchase includes editable, printable, and interactive digital versions of all materials. This lesson is suitable for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!
Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 6-E PowerPoint Lesson
- Fill-in Notes
- Reading Comp Activity
- Exit Ticket Quiz
- Project Directions & Rubric
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
6-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “4 Pics, 1 Word” Warm-up Activity
- Explore: “Say Something…” Activity - 10 Facts about African Elephants
- Explain: Investigate Poaching Activity
- Elaborate: “The Ivory Wars” Reading Comp Activity
- Evaluate: Exit Ticket Quiz
- Extend: “Create Propaganda” Influencer Project
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS
Total Pages: 79
Time: 60 Minutes
Grades: 6-12