Conservation in the Classroom

Bring conservation and science to life by giving children the opportunity to hear from WWF experts. Through free 45-minute virtual events livestreamed on our website, children can listen as WWF experts share stories of their experience working to protect species and habitats around the world. As you watch live, you can submit questions for the expert, participate in polls and quizzes, and interact with the expert by showing how much you learned! These experiences are open to parents with children, teachers with students, and anyone interested in bringing conservation experts into your classroom or living room.

Upcoming Sessions

Headshot of Mike Mitchell, wearing black framed glasses and a black sweater
WWF Wildlife Conesrvation Senior Program Officer, Alexander NIcholas, smiles with a WWF hat on in a tropical forest landscape.


Biodiversity and the Importance of Teamwork


Thursday, March 28, 2024
1:15pm ET / 10:15am PT

Mike Mitchell | Kung Fu Panda 4 Movie Director
Alexander Nicolas | WWF Wildlife Conservation Senior Program Officer

WWF and DreamWorks Animation have teamed up to raise awareness about the plight of the real wildlife depicted in the new animated movie Kung Fu Panda 4. Join us for a discussion with the film’s director, Mike Mitchell, and WWF’s Wildlife Conservation program officer Alexander Nicolas about the role and value of teamwork in the movie and in biodiversity. We’ll learn how real-life animals like giant pandas, snow leopards, and more play a valuable role in keeping their native ecosystems balanced and thriving.

Prepare for the session with the Kung Fu Panda 4 toolkit that includes Wild Classroom activities, videos, and a Kahoot game.

Suggested grade level: 3rd – 8th

How It Works

Register

Use the registration link to select which Conservation in the Classroom session you want to participate in and indicate how you would like to participate—as a class or family on-camera, or as a viewer tuning in live off-camera. Camera spots are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis; those interested in being on camera will be contacted by Wild Classroom with more information. By registering, you certify that you are a teacher, educator, parent, and/or guardian who is at least 18 years old and that you agree to receive Conservation in the Classroom event reminders. If you are a student, no need to register, just tune in here the day of the event.

Prepare Your Learners

Download the free supplemental material pack associated with each event, located alongside the event's details, for resources such as relevant Wild Classroom activity plans, warm-up questions, WWF videos and web articles, and quizzes to enhance the experience for your audience.

Watch & Learn

Tune in here at the scheduled time and date for the session. Follow the directions provided to enter the live Q&A.

Subscribe

Previous Sessions

  • The Asian Elephant: An Endangered Icon

    Nilanga Jayasinghe | Asian Species Conservation Manager

    Asian elephants are incredibly important for our environment and play a key role in the ecosystems they live in. Unfortunately, they are facing many challenges from threats such as habitat loss, human-elephant conflict, and poaching. To keep their populations from continuing to decline, WWF has launched an ambitious conservation plan which aims to tackle these threats facing wild elephants in Southeast Asia and China. Join WWF’s Nilanga Jayasinghe, Asian Species Conservation Manager, as she shares more about this exciting project and explain why it’s essential to protect this important species.

    Prepare for the session by downloading the free supplemental material pack for pre– and post–activities including bell-ringers, worksheets, Kahoot games and Wild Classroom activities.

  • Leading Change: The Importance of Youth in Civic Engagement

    Alexia Leclercq | WWF Youth Conservation Leadership Award Winner, 2022

    Youth activist Alexia Leclercq has been instrumental in fighting against pollution and injustice in their community. At 22 years old, Alexia has led dozens of environmental justice campaigns including the passing of national climate and chemical reform legislation, fighting for clean water, and addressing aggregate mining pollution. In this session, Alexia will share their journey as a young person that went from feeling disempowered to cofounding a conservancy to protect the Colorado River. They will also focus on important history and organizing strategies that oppressed people have used to fight for liberation, and how youth play a pivotal role in leading change for people and the planet.

    Prepare for the session by downloading the free supplemental material pack for pre– and post–activities including bell-ringers, worksheets, Kahoot games and Wild Classroom activities.