1. Northern Kenya Conservation Clubs
Imani Oliver ‘14
Kelsey Kane-Ritsch ‘16

2. Where were we? Mpala Research Centre, Laikipia District, Kenya
Traveled to ten schools around Laikipia county each week.

3. What is the NKCC? Northern Kenya Conservation Clubs
Facilitated Year round by an on-campus club teacher
Afterschool programs for environmental conservation awareness
Outdoor Activities and
Games to make the
experience more
memorable
and meaningful

5. Our Internship Description
designing and implementing lessons
teaching at 10 various schools in rural Nanyuki, Kenya
teaching environmental education to primary and secondary school students

6. I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand.
Methods and Approach
I hear and I forget,
I see and I remember,
I do and I understand.
-chinese proverb

7. Experiential learning
Methods and Approach
Experiential learning
learning by doing
bring students outside
educational activities and games
Read stories

8. Insect Walk with Magnifying Glasses
Diorama: Conserved and Degraded Land

9. Desertification/Soil Erosion Experiment

10. Soil Erosion Lesson

11. An Mpala researcher speaks to secondary students about careers in conservation.

12. Community Conservation Day
Based on lessons taught throughout the summer, students produced plays, dramas, songs, and games to present to the community and spread conservation awareness

15. Results and Skill Development
Ability to command a classroom
Experience with creating lesson plans
Understanding the importance of (backup) planning
Experiences interacting with and engaging children of all ages

16. Results of the Internship (Kelsey)
Solidified my interest in and proved the importance of environmental education

17. Results of the Internship (Imani)
Experience working in a classroom; further insight on the importance of effective education policies and teaching methods

18. The End!