Shakespeare, along with the 7th grade social studies classes, got to learn about Africa from Mr. Bruce and Rene Lauer, who have been to Africa many times. Shakespeare and the students were thrilled by the Lauers' personal accounts of adventures to this amazing continent. The students got to see wildlife caught on camera, as well as, pictures and videos of students their age in Africa. The Lauer’s have been to many different schools, and are generous enough to come here annually. Students get to experience what it night be like for them if they lived in Africa.
The Lauers are supporters of National Geographic and the World Wildlife Fund, and they are associated with the Field Museum. They discussed poaching with the students and how they can help stop this decline in animal populations. The 7th grade social studies classes have just started their unit on Africa, so this was a perfect addition.
