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Educational material about illegal poaching and ivory wars with text and images of an elephant and a person holding elephant tusks.
Educational lesson plan with steps and elephant graphics on a blue background
Educational materials on Africa, specifically focusing on the ivory trade and elephants, with digital and print versions.
Educational materials with text on a world map background
Educational materials on a wooden surface, including slides and activities about Africa and the Ivory Wars.
Educational materials about African elephants on a wooden surface
Educational materials on a wooden surface with Google and Microsoft compatibility text.

The Ivory Wars in Africa Lesson and Conservation Activities - Print & Digital

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This lesson examines illegal poaching, its impact on the world, and ways to promote conservation efforts in Africa. The activities are engaging for students, and the guided 6-E format is easy for you to use! Everything you need is included!

 

Start with a fun “4 Pics, 1 Word” warm-up, followed by an exploration of “10 Facts About African Elephants.” Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Students investigate poaching and conservation efforts with a video response activity. Next, they complete a close reading activity that examines “The Ivory War”. Finally, assess their learning with an exit ticket quiz. To extend the lesson, a fun project challenges students to create their own pieces of propaganda to raise awareness about an issue impacting our world.

 

Digital & Printable Resources:

  • Guided Class Slides
  • Fill-in Notes
  • Close Reading Activity
  • Exit Ticket Quiz
  • Project Directions
  • Fill-in Rubric
  • Answer Keys
  • Teacher Guide

 

Microsoft and Google Compatible

 

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


Total Pages:  79

Time:  60 Minutes

Grades:  6-12