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Endangered Giant Pandas
In this giant panda worksheet, 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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The Giant Pandas
Students recognize that pandas are endangered. In this panda lesson, students research and create a pamphlet about pandas. Students create a 30 second advertisement. Students participate in problem solving for solutions to the...
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China's Giant Panda
Third graders read an article called "All About Pandas." In this Panda lesson, students become familiar with the connection of the Panda to Chinese culture. Students recognize that Pandas are endangered. Students complete a...
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Panda Goes to School
Learners listen to the teacher give them the provided information about the endangered panda bear and then do a worksheet.
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Endangered Species
Students create a postcard about endangered species. In this biology lesson, students identify how human activities endanger other species. They research and recommend ways to help protect them.
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THE TRAVELS OF BABAR: An Adventure in Scale:Saving the Elephants and Other Endangered Animals
Students comprehend the concept and causes of extinction and endangerment. They identify extinct and endangered animals. Students coordinate a plan to help endangered animals through a poster and letter writing campaign.
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Animals: Panda Bears
Students discover the difference between giant and red panda bears. They examine their habitat, food, and why they are endangered.
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Endangered Species of Asia Word Search
In this Asian endangered species word search worksheet, students complete a word search of terms related to the endangered species in Asia.
World Wildlife Fund
WWF Together
Animal lovers will enjoy this award-winning picturesque app which educates children and adults about the threats of endangered species.
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Earth Day Reading Comprehension
Here is a really neat Earth Day reading passage that can be used online or printed. The initial passage provides learners with the opportunity to read a poem entitled, "Woodman, Spare That Tree!" It also includes comprehension questions...
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]
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...
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Foundation: Giant Panda
This resource provides a general overview of the Giant Panda.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Giant Panda
This resource provides detailed information about giant pandas.
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.
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...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Giant Panda
Brief illustrated overview of the giant panda and an accompanying video demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat and why it has become an endangered species.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Giant Panda for Kids: Learn About the Cuddly Looking Bear
Kids learn about giant panda bears from China on this site. They eat bamboo in the mountains and are an endangered species.
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.
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]
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Field Trip to the San Diego Zoo
[Free Registration/Login Required] Supplementary lesson to "Giant Panda, Endangered Species". Inspiration and Kidspiration Software are needed to use the graphic organizers embedded in the flipchart. This flipchart can be used as a guide...
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Fund: Elephants
The resource includes information on two different species of elephant, the African Elephant and the Asian Elephant.