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Bring a wildlife ranger or researcher into your classroom

Elephanatics and Mara Elephant Project are offering educators a unique opportunity to invite via Zoom a Mara Elephant Project ranger or researcher into your classroom. Students will have the chance to interact with a Kenyan conservationist and learn more about the work they are doing to protect elephants and their habitats in the Greater Mara Ecosystem.

Zoom sessions will be 1 hour. All requests will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Sessions are conducted in Swahili or English. This is a completely free opportunity to global educators.

Bring Elephant Lesson Plans into Your Classroom

Elephanatics and Mara Elephant Project are offering educators a chance to teach about elephants. Included below are education plans for teachers to help students of all ages learn how elephants mitigate climate change, boost biodiversity and the threats to their survival.

Introductory Videos

We have provided a few short introductory videos that are optional to use in conjunction with the lesson plans below. Please note that some scenes of elephant abuse may upset some viewers.

Poaching and the Ivory Trade

The Threats Facing Elephants

Unethical Treatment of Elephants

Elementary Lessons

Age range: 8-11 years

Description: Explore our enriching and meticulously crafted lesson plans tailored for elementary school teachers. The activities delve into the world of elephants and the critical importance of their conservation.

Trunks of Hope T-Shirt Design

Ivory is for Elephants Power Point

Letter for Life: Engage in letter writing to support elephant conservation, highlighting the importance of civic action. You can use these handy resources: Letter Writing Checklist and Letter Writing Facts

Are Elephants Colorblind: Investigate the visual perception of elephants and understand their view of the world.

New York State Conservationist for Kids Magazine, All About Ivory

Elephants Matter Too: Discover the behavior and emotional similarities between humans and elephants.

Different Lives: Explore empathy for elephants and learn the differences between African and Asian elephants. Understand the contrasting lives of wild elephants and those in captivity for tourism.

African vs. Asian Elephants
10 Interesting Facts About Elephants

Intermediate Lessons

Age: 11-14 years

Description: Explore our enriching and meticulously crafted lesson plans tailored for middle and secondary school educators.

Exploring Geospatial analysis and conservation strategies: In this lesson, students will explore advanced technologies in wildlife conservation, focusing on elephants in the Mara ecosystem, in Kenya, Africa, and learn about geospatial analysis’s crucial role in monitoring and protecting wildlife.

Trunks of Hope: T-shirt design mission for elephant conservation: This lesson engages students in creative strategies for raising awareness about elephant conservation through designing t-shirts, incorporating structured discussions, research, and collaborative design activities.

Increase of online Ivory sales during Covid-19: Wildlife trafficking has quickly become a multi-billion-dollar transnational criminal activity that is not only a critical conservation issue but also a security threat. During Covid-19 there was a substantial increase in online ivory sales.

Biodiversity: Elephants are a keystone species responsible for maintaining forest and savanna ecosystems for other species and are integrally tied to rich biodiversity.

Rewilding: Explore the transformative concept of rewilding, aimed at revitalizing ecosystems by reintroducing native flora and fauna and restoring natural processes. Rewilding Story Cards and 10 Fast Facts on Rewilding

Effects of elephant poaching: Unpack the global ramifications of elephant poaching, guiding students to understand its impact and explore ways to prevent this crisis.

Ivory is for Elephants Power Point

Most Asked Elephant Questions by Students – Answered Here

Anthrozoology: This lesson offers a deep dive into anthrozoology, encouraging students to explore the diverse and complex relationships between humans and animals.

One Mouthful at a time: How Forest elephants fight climate change: Inspire students to champion forest elephant conservation, highlighting their crucial role in combating climate change through activities that explore the carbon.

Forests as Carbon Sinks Power Point

Letters for life: Empower students to become active conservationists by teaching them to craft compelling letters advocating for elephant conservation, emphasizing the power of civic action. You can use these handy resources: Letter Writing Checklist and Letter Writing Facts

Elephants and Ivory: Students will engage in creating insightful concept maps to understand the complexities of the ivory trade, fostering critical thinking by examining various perspectives on this controversial issue.

Elephants and Ivory Concept Map Plan

Drawing a Line: This lesson guides students through an eye-opening journey into the challenges facing Asian Elephants, including unethical practices in the tourism industry and the impact of habitat loss and fragmentation caused by human expansion. Additionally, Power Point Presentation, Game Cards and Game Cards.

Chat With An African Elephant On A Platform You Love

Imagine if an elephant could speak, what would they say? Now, thanks to AiNi, you and your family can chat with “Mara” the elephant on Discord or Telegram. Mara will share her stories about her and the herd’s life, answer questions about African elephants and conservation, and test your knowledge with quizzes and trivia. To say hi to Mara, simply go to her page on Discord or Telegram.

Engage Early Learners

LolliWolliWorld® Children’s Products is a family-owned company located in Renton, Washington, founded in 2005. Their journey began after watching a National Geographic documentary highlighting the critical plight of African elephants threatened by the ivory trade. Deeply moved by what they learned, their founders — Marsha, Tiffany, and Brandon — were inspired to create a brand dedicated to raising awareness about elephants and other at-risk wildlife.

Through play-based learning, LolliWolliWorld® Children’s Products encourages purposeful change by raising awareness about wildlife conservation and children’s nutrition. Their mission is to inspire children to care about animals, understand the importance of protecting natural habitats, and develop healthy habits that last a lifetime.

The first beloved characters in their growing family of animals are Lolli and Wolli, two adorable African savannah elephants who represent friendship, kindness, and conservation. These lovable characters became the heart of their imaginary world — Fruityland Island, a wildlife sanctuary where animals live freely, safely, and without fear of poaching. Through Lolli, Wolli, and their animal friends, children are invited into exciting adventures designed to make learning both fun and meaningful. At LolliWolliWorld®, they believe learning should feel like an adventure.