Panda-monium! by John Pilvelis S miles form on every student’s face as I hold up a large picture of a giant panda. The smiles grow larger when I tell the class that our new project deals with pandas. My students are eager to learn about these beautiful animals. We discuss what pandas eat, where they sleep, how much they weigh, plus other fascinating facts. Students are surprised to find out that the only places left to see these endangered creatures are the mountains of China and a small number of zoos that have them on loan. After giving students a quick demonstration on NATIONAL STANDARDS • • • • 24 Understanding and applying media, techniques and processes. Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols and ideas. Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures. Making connections between visual arts and other disciplines. m a r c h 2 0 1 4 • 81 Y E A R S > x www.ar tsandactivities.com Brady Zakary >
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