[SEMCO] The Dolphin Diploma - a FREE curriculum-linked resource for teachers

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The Dolphin Diploma - a FREE curriculum-linked resource for teachers

WDCS and partners in the UN Year of the Dolphin initiative are proud
to announce the launch of the WDCS Dolphin Diploma, a new education
campaign.

>From now on, children and young people all over the world will be
awarded a dolphin diploma by WDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation
Society for their active contribution to dolphin protection.

This campaign is part of the official "Year of the dolphin 2007"
initiative announced by the UNEP-Convention for Migratory Species
(CMS).

The WDCS dolphin diploma award includes a quiz about dolphins and
encourages conservation activities such as participating in a beach
clean or organizing an awareness raising event.

Activity Pack

For schools and teachers, WDCS also offers an activity pack with
comprehensive teaching material to guide you through the diploma with
your pupils. Part of the activity pack is a brand-new booklet named
"All About Dolphins" which includes fun exercises and ideas for
activities. This booklet is published by the partners of the Year of
the Dolphin and will be available in 8 languages (English, German,
Italian, French, Spanish, Greek, Turkish and Arabic). It can also be
downloaded from the Internet at www.yod2007.org.

Curriculum links
Areas of the Key Stage 2 curriculum that could be covered by taking
part in the Dolphin Diploma:

Citizenship - 2a, 2b, 2e, 2h, 5a, 5d
English - En2 (1a-d, 3a-d, 5a, 5f-g); En3 (1a-e, 2a-f, 5a-b)
Science - Sc2 (1a, 1c, 5a-c)
Art and Design - 2c, 3a-b, 5a
Online diploma

Children 8-12 can alternatively obtain their diplomas online on the
official Year of the Dolphin website - www.yod2007.org. Important
information about dolphin species and the threats they face, images,
sound samples and games are all available to view.

Get your FREE pack

Free teachers' packs can be downloaded from the WDCS website at
www.whales.org – look for the 'Get your Diploma' link.

Or, to order a hard copy, or if you have any questions about the
diploma, please contact WDCS (NA), 7 Nelson Street, Plymouth, MA
02360, email: contact at whales.org or telephone 508-746-2522!