Teaching Resources

A cartoon image of a friendly shark with Born Free logo and text reading The Shark Who Barked Activity Pack

The Shark Who Barked Activity Pack

Featuring fun facts and activities about the ocean and its’ wildlife, this pack can be used alongside Jay Vincent’s book The Shark Who Barked to help bring the book to life, or as standalone teaching resources.
A brightly coloured painting with the text 'Last Chance to Paint: Precious Africa'

Last Chance to Paint Chapter 3: Precious Africa (Kenya)

This scheme of work, created in partnership with Last Chance to Paint (founded by artist John Dyer), explores Kenya – home to the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, rhino and buffalo).

Living with gorillas

A set of fun, interactive sessions which will enable your student(s) to learn all about one of our closest relatives - gorillas!
An orca is leaping out of the water, the Born Free logo is in the top right, and text says 'Threats Facing Wildlife Assembly

Threats Facing Wildlife – Assembly

Introduce your learners to four key species that Born Free works to protect, either in the wild, or at our sanctuaries: elephants, tigers, orca and hedgehogs.
A brightly coloured painting with the text 'Last Chance to Paint - Person of the forest'

Last Chance to Paint. Chapter 2: Person of the Forest (Borneo)

This scheme of work, created in partnership with Last Chance to Paint (founded by artist John Dyer), explores the tribal culture of the Penan people of Malaysian Borneo and visits the critically endangered Bornean Orangutan – taking your student(s) on a journey to discover their own connection to the forest, through art.
Last Chance to Paint: Spirit of the Rainforest

Last Chance to Paint. Chapter 1: Spirit of the Rainforest (Amazon)

This scheme of work, created in partnership with Last Chance to Paint (founded by artist John Dyer), explores the tribal culture of the Yawanawá people of Brazil along with the vegetation and wildlife that can be found in the rainforest – taking your student(s) on a journey to discover their own connection to the forest, through art.
Screenshot of Amazing Chimps teaching resource

Amazing Chimpanzees

This lesson plan aims to help students to participate in Drawing for the Planet’s Chimpanzee Community 2 project, delivered in partnership with Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection (LCRP) and Born Free (BFF), raising awareness of endangered chimpanzees.
A black and white photo of Elsa the lion with the Born Free logo, and text saying 'A Very Special Lion: The Story of Elsa'

The Story of Elsa – A Very Special Lion

With this child-friendly version of the Born Free story, introduce your student(s) to the true story of Elsa the lioness, and her journey from orphaned cub, back to the wild.