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 following online activities. |
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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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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Conservation Gallery See creative ways other students and families are taking steps to protect habitats and the plants and animals that depend on them! |
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Contact us at 202.633.3037 or email us for more information. Conservation Central is a habitat education program, presented by Fujifilm, lead corporate sponsor of the National Zoo's giant pandas, and our Partner in Conservation Education. Fujifilm supports comprehensive conservation education programs, including the Conservation Central habitat education program, designed to help children and adults learn more about giant pandas and the conservation of all wildlife and their habitats. |
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