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Panda-Monium!
Students compare and contrast two species' characteristics. They then complete a Venn Diagram and practice web browser navigation skills, including moving from one window to another.
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Compare and Contrast Information from Multiple Sources - Wolong's Pandas
Students compare and contrast information on the declining population of pandas by looking at 3 different sources: one handout and two videos. Students generate ideas for why pandas are declining and fill out a compare/contrast chart of...
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Endangered Giant Pandas
In this giant panda activity, students read and complete 5 pages of information and activities pertaining to the giant panda. Students study maps of the area, read fun facts about pandas, cut and paste life cycle sequencing, and read...
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Reading: The Wolong Nature Reserve
In this reading for information worksheet, students read about the preservation of the pandas in the Wolong Nature Reserve in China. Students answer 6 multiple choice questions.
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Pandas
In this endangered animals worksheet, students read a brief paragraph regarding panda bears and then respond to a short answer question.
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Connecting to China
Students use the internet to research the culture of China. In groups, they examine the giant pandas and draw their own picture of the two interacting. They also write a paragraph describing what they saw and can share it with the class.
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]
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.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Wolong's Pandas
Wild pandas are treated at the Wolong Conservation Center in this video segment from Nature.
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.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Listen and Read: Hello Baby Panda!: Activity 1
Most pandas live in China, but young readers will visit a baby panda born right here in the United States in this audio article with photographs.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Listen and Read: Hello Baby Panda!: Activity 2
Most pandas live in China, but young readers can visit a baby panda born right here in the United States in this audio article with photographs.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Fact Tracker: Pandas and Other Endangered Species
This book checks information included in the fiction book entitled Magic Tree House #48: A Perfect Time for Pandas by Mary Pope Osborne. The book Pandas and Other Endangered Species, the nonfiction companion written by Will Osborne and...
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Pandas Like Eating Sugary Treats
Study reports that giant pandas, like humans, enjoy eating sweets.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Giant Panda
This resource provides detailed information about giant pandas.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: All About China
At this site from Enchanted Learning, you can learn all about China, view a map, and try some of the activities provided. Activities include printing out China's map and coloring it and learning Chinese numbers from 1 to 10.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Panda Bears
What bear is considered China's national treasure? This site features a brief description of the life of a panda bear.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Meet Our Animals
This site from the National Zoological Park provides extensive information about many types of animals. Just click on the category you need. Includes pictures and live web cams.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Pandas
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart discusses pandas, their origins, captivity and breeding as well as their endangered status. Maps, web links and student assessment activities are included.
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Mei Xiang
An overview of giant pandas is found on this page. Content includes information on their geographic distribution, habitat, physical appearance, size, life span, eating habits, reproduction, and typical lifestyle.
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Tian Tian, the Zoo's Male Giant Panda
An overview of giant pandas is found on this page. Content includes information on their geographic distribution, habitat, physical appearance, size, life span, eating habits, reproduction, and typical lifestyle.