Curated OER
The Giant Panda
For this the giant panda worksheet, 1st graders write the answers to three questions about the giant panda.
Curated OER
China: Dim Sum: The Giant Panda of China Lesson
Students examine pictures of the giant and red pandas of China, discuss and chart the panda's habitat requirements and draw a panda in its habitat using the charted information as a guide.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Bamboo Mountain
In this video segment from Nature, researchers study pandas in an effort to halt their decline in population. [5:37]
National Geographic
National Geographic: Gis in Action
Use maps to solve problems and help animals. Click on an animal to learn important facts, then click on the map to see layers of different kinds of information.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Giant Panda
This is a resource on the giant panda. It has excellent facts and information, captivating photographs, and an interesting video. [1:27]
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Panda Diplomacy
Article reports on China's policy of "panda diplomacy," in which certain countries are selected by China to receive pandas for their zoos.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Giant Panda
Students doing research projects on panda bears. Can find many resources such as facts, images, and video and audio clips.
Globio
Glossopedia: Giant Panda
Giant Pandas only live in the mountains of southwest China. This article focuses on Giant Panda habitat, diet, life cycle and reproduction. Extensive information is given on panda babies and the contrast between life in the wild and life...
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Giant Panda
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the giant panda. Find out all the basic facts about this rare mammal, including where it lives, what it eats, and even learn about some of the controversy that surrounded...
Science Museums of China
Science Museums of China: China Giant Panda Museum
Learn all you ever wanted to know about the Giant Panda from the Science Museum of China. Read about the life of a panda, the evolution of the panda, and how to protect the panda. You can even see a "movie" about the pandas. You will...
Other
The Panda's Thumb
The Panda's opposable thumb is a mystery of evolution that is discussed in this site. Possible factors influencing this feature are presented with diagrams, photographs, and interactive questions to check for comprehension.
Reading Is Fundamental
Reading Is Fundamental: Illustrate a Story: The Last Panda [Pdf]
Print this short story about panda bears and about the consequences of human encroachment into their diminishing habitat and then illustrate it and bind it as a book.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Bear Conservation Around the World
This article examines individual species of bears in reference to conservation including the Giant panda, Spectacled bear, Sun Bear, Sloth bear, American Black Bear, Asiatic black bear, Brown Bear, and more.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Giant Panda Conservation Today
This article contains interesting and important information on conservation efforts on behalf of Giant Pandas.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Bamboo Bears
This article covers a variety of topics related to the panda including Diet and Destiny, Panda Society, and Reproduction.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Under the Giant Panda's Umbrella
"Under the Giant Panda's Umbrella," in Zoogoer Magazine, focuses on facts and information related to the giant panda. Topics introduced in the article include More Gold, Diverse Deer, Fantastic Flyers, Predators, and more.
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Giant Panda Bear
A reference source on pandas. Explore where panda bears live, their unique traits, behavior, physical characteristics and how we can protect them from extinction.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Giant Panda Bear (Ailuropoda Melanoleuca)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Alluropoda Melanoleuca, more commonly known as the Giant Panda Bear.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Giant Pandas
This site provides a detailed overview of pandas, and focuses on Mei Xiang & Tian Tian at the National Zoo. Content includes information on panda habitat and current conservation efforts, as well as including photos, live web cams,...
Read Works
Read Works: Meet a Baby Panda
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a baby panda and how it grows. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: China Today: The Giant Panda
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Giant pandas that live in China. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Panda Power
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining how scientists determine how many pandas live in the wild. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Bear Care
[Free Registration/Login Required] An interview with Lisa Stevens, caretaker of the giant pandas at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.