Lesson Plan

Grades K-2, 3-5

Pondering Pandas

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40 minutes

SUBJECTS: Science, Social Studies

TOPICS: Biodiversity/Habitat

Resource Overview

Students role-play being pandas in a bamboo forest where habitat fragmentation has occurred due to farming.

Students will be able to:
  • Define habitat fragmentation in their own words.
  • Explain why habitat fragmentation is harmful to the giant panda and other wildlife.
  • Discuss ways to protect wildlife habitats from fragmentation.

Features of This Resource

  • Opportunity for kinesthetic (tactile) learning
  • Lesson plan for elementary students to explore habitat fragmentation
  • Connection between people and wildlife
  • Optional art extension – students create a diorama of a panda habitat

How Do I Get This Lesson Plan?

This lesson plan must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.

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