We have been learning about the life of the researcher, Jane Goodall.
We started learning about Jane by reading a book about when she was little. She always loved animals and was very patient and determined when she observed them.
We learned that when Jane was little she had a stuffed toy chimpanzee named Jubilee.
We had lots of questions after we read that first book.
We then read the book The Watcher, which told us more about how Jane accomplished her dream to work and study with chimpanzees in Gombe, Africa. We also got some of our questions answered!
Jane was not only a researcher, but also a writer. She kept piles and piles of research in her tent when she was working with the chimpanzees.
We learned that one of her favorite chimp companions was named David Greybeard.
However, after many years Jane realized that the chimpanzees she loved were in danger of becoming extinct. She realized that the best way to help the chimpanzees was to share their story with the world.
Jane Goodall is an excellent example of the 3 A's: Activism, Awareness, and Aid. When we do our inquiries this year, Room 408 will keep these 3 A's in mind.
This is a National Geographic video that we watched before writing entries about Jane in our Think Books.
What inspires you about Jane Goodall?
We love this lesson!
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