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Jane

Award-winning documentary Jane shows how when Jane Goodall and her peers Dian Fossey and Birutė Galdikas began their longitudinal studies of chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, respectively, they began more than one revolution in the biological sciences. By patiently integrating herself into the community she was studying, Jane pioneered a methodology of observation and allowed a new understanding of what it means to be human and proved that women could be successful as scientists in a world previously dominated by men.
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Overview

Jane introduces students to the life and work of pioneering chimpanzee expert Dr. Jane Goodall, as well as her colleagues Dian Fossey and Biruté Galdikas. It highlights the ways that knowledge of animals can illuminate how we understand ourselves. It’s a great tool for teaching media literacy and inspiring students about a love of nature and STEM careers.

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Discussion Guide

The Life of Jane Goodall: A Timeline
Growing Up: Jane Goodall’s Mission Starts Early
Louis Leakey and the ‘Trimates’
Getting Started at Gombe
The Gombe Community
A Family of Her Own
A Lifelong Mission
Women in the Biological Sciences Today
Jane Goodall, in Her Own Words
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Sustainable Development Goals

Journeys in Film supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This curriculum guide connects to the following United Nations SDGs.
  • Gender_Equality
  • Decent_Work_and_Economic_Growth
  • Climate_Action
  • Life_on_Land
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