Discovering the Wild: Lessons from a Zoo Vacations are the perfect time to explore and learn. Teachers often assign exciting activities to help students discover new things. One science teacher gave students an interesting task: visiting a zoo or zoological museum. Here’s an example of how to prepare for and make the most of such an experience: Dear Students, The Thrill of the Wild Have you ever seen an elephant run? Or watched elephants fight? I had an incredible experience in 1998 at Kaziranga Sanctuary in Assam, one of the few places in India where the majestic one-horned rhinoceros can be spotted. The sanctuary’s marshy terrain, covered with tall elephant grass, makes it difficult to see the animals unless you ride an elephant. One morning at 6 a.m., while waiting for an elephant safari on a watch tower, I witnessed a dramatic scene. A group of elephants approached the platform to pick up passengers when suddenly, a t...
'अभ्यास देशस्थितीचा समतोल चलो' ज्ञान प्रबोधिनीच्या कामाच्या निमित्ताने झालेल्या प्रवासात शिक्षण विश्वाचे झालेले दर्शन व त्या निमित्ताने झालेला विचार मांडण्यासाठीचे लेखन