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A, An, or (Nothing)
In this articles worksheet, learners complete a ten question on-line interactive quiz on the correct use of "a" or "an". Students also have the option of marking "nothing" if no article is needed.
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The Environment and Animals
In this environment and animals worksheet, 7th graders match ten pictures with their actual titles, answer seven statements as true and false, and discuss six questions together.
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Earth Day
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students identify the words that relate to Earth Day by reading the 14 clues. Students complete the crossword puzzle with the clues.
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]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Wolong's Pandas
Wild pandas are treated at the Wolong Conservation Center in this video segment from Nature.
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.
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.
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.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Giant Panda
This resource provides detailed information about giant pandas.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Red Panda, Lesser Panda
The BBC provides this photo-illustrated fact sheet on the red or lesser panda of Asia.
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...
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo: Red Panda
Red pandas are named after their fire-red coat that is also blended with white and black to provide perfect camouflage in the wild. Use this resource to discover other unique facts about this endangered animal.
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.
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.
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.
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]
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Federation: Loggerhead Turtle
Read biological facts and conservation information about the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Find out about the main threats to the turtles and what is being down to help.
Other
In Pieces: 30 Species. 30 Pieces. 1 Fragmented Survival.
Explore this interactive exhibition featuring 30 of the world's most interesting but unfortunately endangered species. The exhibition provides useful research information and a video on each endangered animal.
Curated OER
Panda Eating Bamboo
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...
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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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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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.