Dian Fossey

Famous People

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students will learn about the animal rights activist who dedicated her life to protecting gorillas in Africa. Students practice new vocabulary and discuss Fossey’s murder.

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Focus

topic-based
academic
4-skills
biography
animal rights
gorillas
Africa

Vocabulary

fulfill
trust
fond of
expert
behavior
poacher
murder
donate
foundation
set up
movement
protection
destroy
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A spinning paper plane