This internet workshop will take you around Africa to learn about the three different subspecies of gorillas. You will learn about where they are located, their physical features, differences between the subspecies, education through videos and Blogs, and a photo analysis writing reflection. This workshop is very flexible and will be completed over several days, 4-6 days.
Location (DAY 1)
Gorillas live in the rain forests of Africa. There are three different subspecies of gorillas: Western Lowland gorillas, Easter Lowland gorillas, and the Mountain gorillas. Name where each one of these gorillas live by using the following website: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/primates/facts/fact-gorilla.cfm
1. Western Lowland gorillas-
2. Eastern Lowland gorillas-
3. Mountain gorillas-
Description on each subspecies of gorillas
Answer the following questions about Mountain Gorillas from the following website: (DAY 2)
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/mountain-gorilla/
1. How much do mountain gorillas weigh?
2. How tall is a male mountain gorilla?
3. What is the life span of a mountain gorilla in the wild, and in captivity?
4. About how many wild mountain gorillas are still alive today?
Click on the video & sounds tab in the same website above about mountain gorillas. Watch the video and write at least two facts about the video that you think is interesting to you:
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Think about it and write: Why do you think the life span of a wild mountain gorilla is different from a mountain gorilla living in captivity?
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Use the following blog by the gorilla organization, and scroll down until you get to the question, “So, how do you count mountain gorillas?” The date it was posted was on October 27, 2011 by Tuver Wundi. Respond below with your answer you find in this blog entry on how they count mountain gorillas. http://gorilla.wildlifedirect.org/
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Answer the following questions about Western Lowland Gorillas from the following website: (DAY 3)
http://www.wcs.org/saving-wildlife/great-apes/western-lowland-gorillas.aspx
1. How much do western lowland gorillas weigh?
2. How tall is a male western lowland gorilla?
Watch the video that is on the website. Name a few differences that the western lowland gorilla has from the mountain gorilla.
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The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has taken action in trying to help save the western lowland gorillas. Read the section on their website about how WCS responds to help these gorillas.
1. What are they working toward to reduce?
2. How are they planning on suggesting to the residents living there on how they can help solve the problem?
Read one of the articles listed below that is from the Newsroom of WCS:
http://www.wcs.org/news-and-features-main/an-ape-oasis.aspx
http://www.wcs.org/news-and-features-main/joe-mulema-wins-ips-southwick-award.aspx
http://www.wcs.org/news-and-features-main/treehuggers-of-the-congo.aspx
http://www.wcs.org/news-and-features-main/bronx-zoo-goers-raise-millions-for-african-parks.aspx
http://www.wcs.org/news-and-features-main/primate-paradise-in-cameroon.aspx
1. Write one paragraph summarizing what the article is about.
2. Write one paragraph with your thoughts and opinions about the article. Include any questions you might have about the article within your paragraph.
Answer the following questions about Eastern Lowland Gorillas from the following website: (DAY 4)
https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/eastern-lowland-gorilla
1. Under the description section, describe how the eastern lowland, western lowland, and mountain gorillas are different in appearance.
Watch the video by The Gorilla Organization on the eastern lowland gorillas. In the video it talks about many different items. Answer the following questions based off the video.
Video: http://www.greenlivingproject.com/projects/uganda/go/
1. What were some of the threats to the gorillas and their habitats that they discovered?
2. Why do they think it is important for children to be a part of wildlife clubs in their schools?
3. How many environmental clubs have they been able to create so far?
4. What are some of the activities the clubs participate in?
5. How many people can visit the gorilla habitat each day in Rwanda? Does the tourism damage the habitat?
Gorilla’s Diet (DAY 5)
http://seaworld.org/animal-info/animal-infobooks/gorilla/diet-and-eating-habits/
1. What is the gorilla’s diet in the wild?
IVAN (DAY 5)
http://www.zooatlanta.org/home/article_content/gorilla_milestones
1. Using the website above from Zoo Atlanta that was published in 2010, how old is Ivan now?
Photo Analysis (DAY 6)
Write a short story on the image below about the Silverback Gorilla as a reflection on what you learned through this internet workshop. Use the photo analysis worksheet to guide your thinking in your writing process:
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