Design a Panda Habitat
Source Institutions
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Smithsonian National Zoological Park
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In this online activity, learners design a new giant panda habitat for Mei Xiang and Tian Tian. Learners must balance the needs of the pandas, visitors, and staff in order to create a hospitable and enjoyable environment for the pandas to live in. Learners use hints and tips from zoo staff to select the features of the new exhibit including trees/plants, water features, enrichment, climate control, food, and research/observation elements.
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- free
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Computer with internet access
Subjects
- Life Sciences
- Diversity of Life
- Plants
- Animals
- Biodiversity
- Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Populations
- Biodiversity
- Human Impact
- Diversity of Life
- The Nature of Science
- Science as a Career
- The Nature of Technology
- The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- use mouse
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Source Collection:
- Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, Smithsonian National Zoological Park,
Funding Source:
- FujiFilm
