Learning Through Research, Writing, and Responsibility
Wild, Not Gone is built on the idea that learning deepens when students create work for a real audience. Student contributions are central to the project.
Research
Core practice
Credible sources first
Writing
Public audience
Clear + accessible
Reflection
Student voice
Original narratives
Responsibility
Published work
Shared with care
What Students Contribute
The project is built around meaningful student work.
Study endangered species using credible, age-appropriate sources.
Create clear explanations for a general audience.
Write narratives and interpretations for the book.
Collaborate to improve clarity and accuracy.
What Students Are Not Doing
Clear boundaries keep the work responsible and age-appropriate.
Students are learners, not scientists.
Projects avoid political activism.
Work focuses on research and communication.
Fundraising supports learning, not the reverse.
Learning Outcomes
Skills developed through student contributions.
Assess evidence and reliability.
Communicate complex ideas simply.
Build teamwork and responsibility.
Learn the responsibility of public work.
Student Contributions in the Book
Student writing and reflections are woven into a professionally structured conservation book.
Respecting the Work
Public-facing work carries responsibility.
Work is reviewed for clarity and care.
Student voices are treated with integrity.
Each cohort builds on the last.
Explore More Student Work
See how student learning connects to conservation awareness.