| PROGRAM: |
Each program begins with a visit to
the Sanctuary’s on-site office. For the first time visitor we suggest
viewing our introductory video The Asian Elephant. This 7-minute
video is a valuable teaching tool for students with limited exposure to
this endangered species. The video is transmitted over the teleconference
system. If you time is limited, or if you are a repeat visitor, we
can omit the video viewing.
Through an additional camera in our elephant’s
habitat, students are privy to the private lives of the elephants residing
at the Sanctuary. This non-intrusive observation allows viewers to
experience natural elephant behavior in a wild setting, and enables them
to become familiar with each elephant, her history, habits, and how moving
to the sanctuary has changed her life. These elephants represent
a new age of captive elephant management; what they are teach us is invaluable.
The Elephant Sanctuary has developed two units
focusing on the study of elephants available free from their website.
One unit is appropriate for grades K - 3 (http://www.elephants.com/elepcurk_3.pdf);
the second unit is appropriate for grades 4 - 8 (http://www.elephants.com/elepcur4_8.pdf).
The K - 3 unit consists of 35 pages of background information for the teacher
and learning activities for the children. The curriculum for grades
4 - 8 consists of 72 pages of instruction, background information, charts
and graphs, activities, etc. Areas of study, such as social studies,
literature, math, and science have been integrated into the units.
Sessions can be scheduled between 10:00 am and
3:00 pm CT, 7 days a week. |
