Giant Panda Teacher Packet - Memphis Zoo

July 2003Dear Teacher,The Memphis Zoo would like you to join us on an exciting journey from Tennessee to China. Onthis journey you and your students will recognize the importance of conservation and research ofgiant pandas. Giant pandas are one of the most recognized animals in the world. And now, theMemphis Zoo is one of only four zoos in the United States with them on exhibition. This puts us inthe unique position to educate our school children about this rare and wonderful animal.We have developed an exciting new teacher packet that focuses on the giant pandas. The packetincludes pre and post trip activities for you to conduct in your classroom. The pre-trip activities willhelp you prepare your students for their trip to see the pandas so they can maximally benefit from theexperience. The post-trip activities will reinforce what they learned at the zoo. Each activity iscorrelated to the Tennessee State Science Curriculum Standards so you can meet your curriculumneeds with these fun, engaging activities.If you would like to expand your panda experience, we also offer panda classes at the zoo. Oureducators use biofacts and animal visitors to engage your students in an up-close, personalexperience. We hope the zoo can become an integral part of your curriculum.Sincerely,Kerry Carlin MorganEducation Manager, PhDMemphis Zoo3