SWT USA Education Programs
Bring elephants into your classroom and community
Our Education Programs bring elephant conservation into classrooms and communities. Schools, teachers, and community groups can use our free resources to educate the next generation about African elephants and the work of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, empowering and inspiring today's youth to become tomorrow’s conservationists.
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Our Education Programs
Classroom Education Program
Our Education Program aims to inspire students, introduce them into the fascinating world of elephants, empower our next generation with ways to get involved to secure the future of wildlife.
Our all-inclusive education package was developed with educators to target specific grade ranges. It provides the following:
- PowerPoint presentations and videos to take students on an hour-long journey into the wonderful world of elephants
- In-class lessons and activities, incorporating philosophy for children, art, and English language skills
- Fundraising and advocacy ideas
- Teacher’s Resource Guide
The classroom presentation can be conducted in-person of via Zoom. A SWT representative, volunteer, or teacher leads the discussion.
Request Your Free Education Resources
Click below to request your free resources or to learn more about our education programs.
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Free Resources
Inspire and educate with our free education activities. This is just a sample — to request your free, grade-specific materials, fill out our request form above!