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Summary

The “Save the Gorilla” zine helps kids explore the following questions. 

  • What is special about gorillas?
  •  Why are they in danger?
  •  Who is helping?
  •  How can we help?

Connections to Other Resources

This zine is the primary text in our Save the Gorillas project.  Kids learn all about why gorillas are endangered. The take action project is focused on creating a pop-up awareness card that shares with others ways we can help to save gorillas. 

Overview

Life Habit Focus: Learner

Subject: Science, ELA, Art

Grade: K-2

Aligned Standards

Common Core Reading (CCSS):

  • Informational/NonFiction Standards R.I 1-10 for grades K-2.
  • Listening and Speaking Standards SL1-SL6. 

NGSS Standards:

  • K-LS1-1: Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive. 
  • K-ESS2-2: Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs
  • K-ESS3-3: Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.
  • 1-LS1-2. Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive.
  • 2-LS4-1: Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
  • NGSS SEP: Asking questions and developing models.
  • NGSS CC: Cause and Effect.

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