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Lesson Plan
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Giant Pandas

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students discover facts about the Giant Panda. In this Giant Panda lesson plan, students discuss where Pandas live and their habitat requirements. Students make a chart using the information they acquire. Students make Giant Panda dioramas.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Giant Pandas: listening comprehension

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this giant pandas lesson plan, students watch a video of giant pandas, fill in the blanks, and complete multiple choice questions in sentences. Students complete 3 activities total.
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Other

Zoo Madrid: Pandas Gigantes

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Spanish-language facts and information about panda bears.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is the National Zoological Park right at our fingertips. Students will find many things to explore at this colorful and engaging site. Any study of animals will have a successful start here. Chances are students can catch their...
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Giant Panda

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a resource on the giant panda. It has excellent facts and information, captivating photographs, and an interesting video. [1:27]
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Giant Panda

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students doing research projects on panda bears. Can find many resources such as facts, images, and video and audio clips.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Giant Panda Conservation Today

For Students 9th - 10th
This article contains interesting and important information on conservation efforts on behalf of Giant Pandas.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Bamboo Bears

For Students 9th - 10th
This article covers a variety of topics related to the panda including Diet and Destiny, Panda Society, and Reproduction.
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Article
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Under the Giant Panda's Umbrella

For Students 9th - 10th
"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.
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Lesson Plan
Read Works

Read Works:genre Studies: Informational Texts Kindergarten Unit: New Information

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson uses Giant Pandas by Gail Gibbons to teach students how to identify facts learned from an informational text. Ideas for direct teaching, guided practice, and independent practice are included....
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Pandas Like Eating Sugary Treats

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Study reports that giant pandas, like humans, enjoy eating sweets.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Giant Panda

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about giant pandas.
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Website
World Wildlife Fund for Nature

World Wildlife Foundation: Giant Panda

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides a general overview of the Giant Panda.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Mei Xiang Drinking

For Students 9th - 10th
The Smithsonian National Zoo provides detailed information about Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, the only two pandas currently in North America. Content also includes information about pandas in general, research being conducted at the zoo and...
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Graphic
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Panda Eating Bamboo

For Students 9th - 10th
The Smithsonian National Zoo provides detailed information about Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, the only two pandas currently in North America. Content also includes information about pandas in general, research being conducted at the zoo and...