Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Giant Panda
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Giant Pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
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.
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.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Giant Panda Cub
A close up photo of a very cute panda cub. Native to China, the giant panda is an endangered species. Learn more about the giant panda by checking out our range of interesting giant panda facts for kids.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Giant Panda
This photo shows a giant panda walking towards the camera. Native to China, these famous bears are a threatened species that survive almost exclusively on a diet of bamboo. Learn more about the giant panda by checking out our range of...
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Unesco: China: Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries Wolong, Mt Siguniang, Jiajin Mtns
Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries, home to more than 30% of the world's pandas which are classed as highly endangered, covers 924,500 ha with seven nature reserves and nine scenic parks in the Qionglai and Jiajin Mountains. The sanctuaries...
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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.
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Read Works: What's New at the Zoo
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about some new animals to live at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in cause and effect.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Gallery: The Modern World
Innovations in transportation, communication, and weapons transformed the world in the 20th century. The modern era is the most complex yet, and the most fragile. This photo gallery highlights some of these innovations.
The BIG zoo
The Big Zoo: Giant Panda
Virtual Zoo site features some fascinating facts about these interesting creatures. Contains a physical description as well as information regarding their diet, habitat, reproduction and senses.
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.
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.
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...
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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.
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The Giant Panda
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.
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Read Works:genre Studies: Informational Texts Kindergarten Unit: New Information
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson uses Giant Pandas by Gail Gibbons to teach learners how to identify facts learned from an informational text. Ideas for direct teaching, guided practice, and independent practice are included....
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Paw of the Giant Panda
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.
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The Thumb Pad of the Giant Panda
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.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Animal Cams
This site features a variety of live animal cams including cams of the lions, the giant pandas, and the elephants. In addition to the live cams, information on each animal is provided.
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Ar Kive: Red Panda (Ailurus Fulgens)
Due to similarities with both the bear and raccoon family, the classification of the red panda (Ailurus fulgens) has caused continued controversy since it was first described in 1825. Today it is placed with the raccoons, but in its own...
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.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo
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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Radial Sesamoid in Ursos Arctos and Giant Panda
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.