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Zarafa : A Giraffe’s True Story, from Deep in Africa to the Heart of Paris

Zarafa : A Giraffe’s True Story, from Deep in Africa to the Heart of Paris. By: Michael Allin Presentation by: Hanni Patterson-Smith. Allin, M. (1998). Zarafa: a giraffe’s true story, from deep in africa to the heart of paris . New York: Walker & Company.

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Zarafa : A Giraffe’s True Story, from Deep in Africa to the Heart of Paris

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  1. Zarafa: A Giraffe’s True Story, from Deep in Africa to the Heart of Paris By: Michael Allin Presentation by: Hanni Patterson-Smith Allin, M. (1998). Zarafa: a giraffe’s true story, from deep in africa to the heart of paris. New York: Walker & Company.

  2. Zarafa chronicles the incredible journey of one young giraffe from her homeland in southern Sudan to the center of Paris in the 1820’s. Originally intended as a gift from Muslim (Ottoman) viceroy of Egypt, Muhammad Ali, to the French king, Charles X, Zarafa’s story coalesces with the history of zoos, as royal menageries, and speaks to the curiosities that animals inspire in humans. Zarafa is a great example of historical non-fiction literature, complete with many teachable opportunities and class discussion material. Topics include: different political systems (empires), historical figures, time periods, cultural values and customs, inventions, geography, ethics , world religions, and many more. 8th Grade

  3. Differentiation for Developmental Levels Variety of topics Student-centered Children’s literature version Compare/contrast Read-a-louds For the first few chapters. Independent reading for the remainder of the book. http://www.judithstgeorge.com/zarafaCoverPage.htm

  4. Social Studies Connections! Geography Map the route that Zarafa traveled Civics Discussion of empires as political systems, compare that of Egypt’s with that of France at the time (early 1800s) History Timeline: Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte, or Zoos Anthropology Significance of animals to the cultures in Africa and those that Zarafa passed through on her journey. Symbolism Sociology Zoos in society, behavior of animals in captivity Economics Cultural significance of gifts, costs of expedition, trade/slavery

  5. Activity I As a class… • Discuss the terrain • Nile River: White Nile, Blue Nile • Northeastern Africa • Mediterranean Sea • Sicily • France Assessment: Map of Zarafa’s route • Recreate the journey of Zarafa and her entourage on a map! • Break up into small groups to make one large map, or make individual maps. • Indicate which parts were traveled by ship and which were traveled by foot. • Include map details: compass rose, scale for miles, and title.

  6. Activity II Roman Numerals • Discuss usage of Roman numerals in history • Discuss Roman numerals 1-20 (I-XX) • Students will create a chart that corresponds English/Arabic numerals with Roman numerals I-XX. • Assessment: Students will create the above listed chart and then create their own numerical problem for a partner to switch with and solve.

  7. Wisconsin Model Academic Standards Geography A.8.1 Use a variety of geographic representations, such as political, physical, and topographic maps, a globe, aerial photographs, and satellite images, to gather and compare information about a place Civics C.8.9 Describe the role of international organizations such as military alliances and trade associations History B.8.4 Explain how and why events may be interpreted differently depending upon the perspectives of participants, witnesses, reporters, and historians Anthropology A.8.7 Describe the movement of people, ideas, diseases, and products throughout the world Sociology B.8.10 Analyze examples of conflict, cooperation, and interdependence among groups, societies, or nations Economics D.8.6 Identify and explain various points of view concerning economic issues, such as taxation, unemployment, inflation, the national debt, and distribution of income

  8. Adaptations Learning styles according to Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory Visual Auditory Interpersonal Intrapersonal Linguistic Mathematical/Logical

  9. Thematic Connections Unit: Zoos Mathematics Cost of travels and Roman numerals English Language Arts Reading the language of primary documents from the 1800s Science Zoology and climates Art Giraffe representation/symbolic value

  10. Thank You!

  11. References Allin, M. (1998). Zarafa: a giraffe’s true story, from deep in africa to the heart of paris. New York: Walker & Company. Wisconsin Department of Instruction. (2011). Model academic standards: social studies. Retrieved from http://dpi.wi.gov/ on 3/15/11.

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