Jungle Explorer Level 1 Worksheet Jungle Explorer
Chapter 1: Danger • Comprehension Level 1
LEVEL 1
Name:
Date:
Jane in the Africa Jungle
How to Finish:
Read the questions about Chapter 1. Circle the correct picture or word.
1. Where is Jane Goodall?
In the snow
In the jungle
2. What did Jane trip over?
A Rock
A rock
A Log
A log
3. What animal did Jane see?
🦁
A lion
🐒
A chimp
4. How did Jane feel when she found the chimps?
😢
Sad
🤩
Thrilled
Jungle Explorer Level 2 Worksheet Jungle Explorer
Chapter 1: Danger • Comprehension Level 2
LEVEL 2
Student Name:
Date:
Read each question carefully and circle the letter of the best answer choice.
1. On page 5, why was Jane Goodall "soaking wet"?
A
She fell into a deep river in Africa.
B
It was raining very hard in the jungle.
C
She was swimming to stay cool in the heat.
2. What sound did Jane hear coming from the trees on page 6?
A
A bird singing a beautiful song.
B
A soft whisper from a friend.
C
A loud scream from a chimpanzee.
3. According to page 7, why did Jane want to look "even smaller"?
A
She was trying to fit under a large leaf.
B
Male chimps are very strong and she didn't want to be a threat.
C
She wanted to hide in the grass from a lion.
4. Which animal caused Jane to get a very high fever on page 11?
A
Poisonous snakes that bit her leg.
B
A big buffalo she met on a trail.
C
Mosquitoes that bit her in the jungle.
5. Why was Jane thrilled at the end of Chapter 1?
A
Her childhood dreams of studying chimps were coming true.
B
She found a safe trail that went all the way back to England.
C
The rain stopped and her clothes were finally dry.
Jungle Explorer Level 3 Worksheet Jungle Analysis
Expert Comprehension • Level 3
Chapter 1 Mission
STUDENT:
DATE:
1
Why was it vital for Jane to stay "still as a statue" when the male chimp ran at her on page 8?
A
She wanted to see if the chimp was friendly enough to touch.
B
The chimp was 3x stronger than a man, and she needed to show she wasn't a danger.
C
She was too tired from the rain to run away or climb a tree.
2
On page 9, why did Jane feel "thrilled" at the same time her legs were "shaking"?
A
She was shaking from the cold rain, but thrilled the storm was over.
B
She was scared of the loud scream, but thrilled she found a place to hide.
C
She was physically weak from the encounter, but emotionally happy she finally found the chimps.
3
Based on pages 10 and 11, which of these was the most dangerous threat that actually harmed Jane?
A
Small mosquitoes that gave her a high fever and made her very sick for days.
B
A large buffalo that hunters say is more dangerous than a lion or elephant.
C
Seven different kinds of poisonous snakes that lived in the thick jungle grass.
4
At the end of the chapter, why was the "danger worth it" to Jane?
A
She found the chimps and her childhood dreams were finally coming true.
B
She found a way to go back to England where she would be safe.
C
She finally had enough food and water to last for three months.
Gombe Stream Research Center
"Observation is the key to understanding."
Jungle Vocab Match Cards Jungle Vocab Match
Chapter 1 Vocabulary Activity
NAME:
DATE:
How to Play:
Cut out the cards below. Match the Word card with its Picture card! Use these to study Chapter 1.
Word
Jungle
A thick forest in a hot place with many plants.
Word
Thorns
Sharp, pointy parts on a branch that can scratch.
Picture
Picture
🌵
Word
Camp
A safe place where Jane sleeps and eats.
Word
Chimpanzee
A smart ape that Jane went to Africa to study.
Picture
Picture
🐒
Word
Rain
Water falling from the sky. It made Jane soaking wet.
Word
Log
A thick piece of wood from a tree that has fallen down.
Picture
Picture
Word
Thrilled
Very excited and happy because something good happened.
Word
Poisonous
Something dangerous that can make you sick if it bites you.
Picture
🤩
Picture
Word
Scream
A very loud, high sound made by a person or animal.
Word
Statue
A person or animal that stays perfectly still and does not move.
Picture
Picture
🧍♀️
Word
Buffalo
A large, strong wild animal with horns.
Word
Fever
When your body gets very hot because you are sick.
Picture
🐃
Picture
Word
Africa
The large continent where the Gombe jungle is located.
Word
Dreams
Things you hope will happen. Jane's dreams came true.
Picture
Picture
Word
Mosquito
A small flying insect that bit Jane and made her sick.
Word
Snakes
Animals with long bodies and no legs. Jane saw seven kinds.
Picture
Picture
🐍
Jungle Discovery Slides Jungle Discovery
Exploring Chapter 1: Danger
Chapter 1
60 Minutes
Imagine This...
You are in a thick, wet jungle.
Branches scratch your skin. It's raining. You are miles from home.
"What is that sound in the trees?"
Jungle Vocabulary
🏝️
Jungle
A thick forest in a hot, rainy place.
🤩
Thrilled
Very excited and very happy.
🐒
Chimp
A smart ape that lives in Africa.
Activity: Match the Vocabulary Cards!
Reading Chapter 1
1
Look at the pictures first. What do you see?
2
Read about Jane's first meeting with the chimps.
3
Find other animals Jane sees in Gombe.
Think-Pair-Share
"Why would Jane stay in the jungle if it was so dangerous?"
Explorer Mission
15 MINS
Complete Your Worksheet
Find your Level card. Use the text to find your evidence. If you finish early, try a Level 3 Bonus question!
LEVEL 1
Pictures & Choice
LEVEL 2
Facts & Matching
LEVEL 3
Analyze & Proof
Mission Complete!
Today we learned how Jane Goodall braved the jungle to follow her dreams.
Final Reflection
"What is one dream you have that might require courage?"
Jungle Discovery Teacher Guide Teacher Guide
Lesson: Jungle Discovery (Chapter 1)
60 MINUTES
Learning Objectives
• Identify key details and vocabulary from Chapter 1.
• Make inferences about character emotions and motivations.
• Match specialized vocabulary to definitions and images.
Materials Needed
• Jane Goodall and the Chimpanzees of Gombe
• Jungle Discovery Slides
• Differentiated Worksheets (Levels 1-3)
• Vocabulary Match Cards (1 set per pair)
Pacing & Facilitation
10 MIN
Intro
The Hook & Preview
Use the Jungle Discovery Slides (Slides 1-2) to set the scene.
Ask: "If you were lost in a jungle, what would be the scariest part?"Show Slide 2 to build sensory imagery of the setting.
15 MIN
Vocab
Vocabulary Immersion
Introduce key terms using Slide 3.
Distribute Vocab Match Cards to pairs.
Activity: Students match terms to definitions and pictures.Scaffold: For Level 1 learners, focus only on matching the image to the word.
20 MIN
Reading
Guided & Group Reading
Refer to Slide 4 for reading strategies.
Read Chapter 1 aloud (or in small groups).
Pause on page 8: "Why does Jane stay so still?"
Conduct the Think-Pair-Share prompt from Slide 4.
15 MIN
Apply
Independent Explorer Mission
Distribute Jungle Explorer Worksheets based on student levels.
Teacher Role: Circulate and support Level 1 learners with visual decoding.Encourage Level 3 students to quote directly from the text.
Differentiation Strategies
Level 1 (Emergent)
Heavy visual support. Use picture options for answers. Focus on literal identification of character and setting.
Level 2 (Developing)
Mix of literal and inferential. Matching tasks help organize information. Requires locating specific page numbers.
Level 3 (Advanced)
Deep critical analysis. Students must explain contradictory emotions and support claims with textual evidence.
Jungle Field Journal Activity Gombe Field Journal
Observer Log: Jane Goodall • Expedition 01
Observer:
Date:
Journal Entry Task
"Imagine you are Jane Goodall at the end of Chapter 1. You just had your first close encounter with the chimpanzees. Write about what you saw, how you felt, and why you are staying in the jungle."
Visual Observation (Sketch)
Draw your discovery here
Field Notes
APPROVED
Chimp Discovery Task Cards Chimp Discovery
Task Cards • Chapter 1 Station
Station Activity
01
Look at page 5. Describe the weather in the jungle. How did it make Jane feel?
Field Observation
02
What happened on page 6 that made a "THUD" sound? Why was Jane startled?
Danger Alert
03
Compare Jane to a male chimp using facts from page 7. Who is stronger? By how much?
Data Analysis
04
Why did Jane stay "as still as a statue" on page 8? What was she afraid of?
Instinct Test
05
Find page 11. Which small animal caused Jane more trouble than the big ones? Why?
Health Log
06
Look at the last sentence of page 12. What "dreams" were coming true for Jane?
Final Reflection
Station Instructions
Record your answers on a separate sheet of paper. Use the book for evidence!
1
2
3
Jungle Emotion Map Station Jungle Emotion Map
Tracking Jane's Journey through Chapter 1
RESEARCHER:
DATE:
Station Instructions
Jane's feelings change a lot in this chapter! For each event below, draw an emoji or face in the circle that shows how Jane was feeling. Then, write one word to describe that feeling on the line.
Event 1:
Jane is pushing through thick jungle and soaking wet rain.
Feeling:
Event 2:
Jane trips over a log and hears a loud scream from the trees!
Feeling:
Event 3:
The chimps don't run away. Jane sees them up close for the first time.
Feeling:
Event 4:
Jane is very sick in her tent with a high fever from mosquitoes.
Feeling:
Event 5:
Jane realizes her dreams as a little girl are finally coming true.
Feeling:
Explorer Bonus
"Which feeling was the strongest for Jane? Why do you think that?"
Jungle Survival Guide Station Jungle Survival Guide
Station Activity • Chapter 1: Danger
Survival Mission
"Jane Goodall faced many dangers in the jungle. Based on what happened in Chapter 1, what advice would you give to a new explorer? Look at the book to find three dangers and write a 'Survival Tip' for each one."
1
The Danger: __________________________
Survival Tip:
2
The Danger: __________________________
Survival Tip:
3
The Danger: __________________________
Survival Tip:
Final Survival Question
What is the most important thing Jane needs to stay safe in Africa?
Field Journal Starters Activity Field Journal
Explorer Notes • Chapter 1
Name:
Date:
Explorer's Word Bank (Choose Your Favorites!)
Things & Places
Africa jungle camp chimp ape dreams thorns statue tent sunlight
Descriptions
raining wet thick dark scary still skinny sick poisonous thrilled
Actions & Sounds
scream thud crash tripped froze stay safe study pounding true watching
Daily Journal Entries
Today in the jungle, it was ______________________
(Describe the weather or the forest)
Suddenly, I heard a loud _________________________
(What sound did Jane hear?)
When I saw the chimps, I felt ______________________
(How did Jane feel?)
I stayed very still because _________________________
(Why was it important to be quiet?)
My dream is finally ______________________________
(Is Jane's dream happening?)
Gombe
Jungle Category Quest Activity Category Quest
Researcher's Sorting Task • Chapter 1
Cut & Paste
Scientist:
Date:
Help Jane organize her observations! Cut the words from the bottom page and glue them into the correct research categories below.
Animals
Places
Feelings / Actions
Dangers / Problems
Cut Along This Line
Chimpanzee
Buffalo
Mosquito
Snakes
Africa
Jungle
Mountains
Camp
Thrilled
Shaking
Still
Scream
Thorns
Poisonous
Dangerous
Rain
