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Conservation Central

Link: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/education/conservationcentral/

About Conservation Central Conservation Central is a habitat education program, presented by Fujifilm, our Partner in Conservation Education. This program explores the temperate forest, home of the giant panda and black bear, through the online activities such as Design a Panda Habitat Try your hand at designing a new giant panda habitat for Mei Xiang and Tian Tian. See if you can balance the needs of the pandas, visitors, and staff! Habitat Adventure: Panda Challenge Travel to a fictional forest reserve in central China. Your mission: to help conserve the temperate forest, home of the giant panda. Habitat Adventure: Panda Challenge A Walk in the Forest A Walk in the Forest Use your eyes, ears, and nose to explore a virtual forest teeming with life! Conduct field research using the same scientific tools that Smithsonian scientists use to monitor forest biodiversity. Finding Common Ground Curriculum This middle school conservation curriculum aligns with both national science and social studies standards, and includes tips for integrating our Web interactives into your existing curricula. Finding Common Ground Curriculum Family Learning Activities Family Learning Activities Lace up your shoes and try these activities to connect with your children, explore the natural world around you, and learn about simple ways you can conserve habitats!

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• Educational Type: Activity
• Educational Type: Community
• Educational Type: Curriculum support
• Network/channel: Technology Applications for Learning: facilitate collaboration or resource sharing
• Network/channel: Technology Applications for Learning: develop or access curricular content
• Network/channel: Technology Applications for Learning: teaching science

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