Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Tracking Gorillas in the Mist

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners investigate the technologies used in monitoring and tracking the habitat of the mountain gorilla to better explain how technology is being integrated into conservation efforts.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Dian Fossey

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Dian Fossey and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
Website
Other

The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International: Dian Fossey

For Students 9th - 10th
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International provides a brief biography of its namesake, as well as providing a wealth of information regarding the life of mountain gorillas and what is being done for conservation and research.
Graphic
California Institute of Technology

Spitzer Science Center: Gorilla Black Hole in the Mist

For Students 9th - 10th
The Gorilla Black Hole in the Mist image features a distant galaxy with a quasar and a super-massive black hole. In addition, a detailed textual overview explains various specifics of the picture.
Primary
Other

Virtual Exploration Society: Dian Fossey

For Students 9th - 10th
A very emotional essay concerning the work of Dian Fossey and her war on poachers of the gorillas of the Virunga Volcanoes.
Website
Other

Webster University: Dian Fossey

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a comprehensive biographical sketch of Dian Fossey, focusing on her experience with wild gorillas.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Dian Fossey

For Students 3rd - 8th
Dian Fossey's work with the African Mountain Gorilla makes her a hero to both animals and people. Use this resource to learn about her studies and her campaign against poaching.
Graphic
Curated OER

Virtual Exploration Society: Dian Fossey

For Students 9th - 10th
A very emotional essay concerning the work of Dian Fossey and her war on poachers of the gorillas of the Virunga Volcanoes.
Handout
Danuta Bois

Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Dian Fossey

For Students 9th - 10th
This Distinguished Women website provides a brief biography of American Zoologist, Dian Fossey.