Education – USA
Bring elephants into your classroom and community
Our free resources offer schools, teachers and community groups the opportunity to learn about African elephants and the work of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, as well as empowering youth with ways to get involved and help secure the future of wildlife.
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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 our free education package
Complete our request form and start educating about elephants.
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Saving Lives
What does saving an orphan elephant look like? Since 1977, we’ve given a future to orphaned calves, offering the care, compassion and love they need to recover and go on to live an independent wild life.