Theme  -  I chose Panda's for my theme.  It is for lower elementary students.  I think it would be best used in the spring.  A possible standard that might be addressed is:

1. describe similarities and differences of animals.

http://www.state.sd.us/deca/OCTA/contentstandards/science/standards/k2stand.htm#first

General Information (2 sites)

• All about Panda's - information for lower elementary
• Panda Bears - general information on habitat and living conditions
• Giant Pandas - in depth information

Teacher Sites (3 sites)

• Giant Panda Curriculum Guides for all grades
• Getting the Bear Facts Lesson Plan
• Lions Tigers and Bears - Oh my! - Theme Lesson Plan

Students Activities (4 sites)

• Games
• Word Find
• Heart Puppet
• Multiple Activities

Photo Gallery

http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/PhotoGallery/giantpandas/default.cfm

http://www.panda-bears.org/panda-bears-pictures.htm

Background

http://www.lacefairy.com/Webart/ButtonSets/basketset.htm