Jane Goodall Biography

Children learn about the life and work of primatologist Jane Goodall in this worksheet that delves into the history of her work as a researcher and conservationist who studied chimpanzees in Africa. After reading a short biography of Goodall, children answer questions designed to help them identify key concepts in the text. They then take inspiration from Goodall’s work to quietly observe people in their own environment and record their observations. This resource, designed for fourth-grade learners, helps students develop their nonfiction reading comprehension skills while learning about an important historical figure in the world of life science.