Beyond the Panda
Beyond the Panda
With thanks to our friends:
Welcome to the FREE Beyond the Panda programme exploring China, its language, culture, geography and wildlife. Giant pandas have left Edinburgh Zoo but the Beyond the Panda educational programme is still here! Beyond the Panda is linked to Mandarin language learning and part of the RZSS 'Science in the Language Class' where you will find resources linked to Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese and Gaelic.
For schools:
Beyond the Panda is a science specialist Confucius Classroom, partnered with the Confucius Institute for Scotland's Schools (CISS) and all materials link to Curriculum for Excellence experiences and outcomes in science, topical science, social studies, language and literacy.
Mandarin course and one-off outreach sessions available for upper primary. Course only available for Mandarin at present. Giants and Stripy Tails outreach sessions available in Mandarin or the related language - Spanish or French respectively. Details in the 3 week course, Giants and Stripy Tails boxes below.
There is also limited availability for P1-P3 outreach and from time to time some opportunities for secondary.
For others:
The Mandarin Mix section is designed for community groups, families and home learners. A 'pick and mix' set of activities.
The Zoo Fun with Mandarin section is a basic course introducing you to the Mandarin language.
The resources:
Beyond the Panda is organised in the section boxes below. However the games and activities can be used across all age levels. To help navigate to resources that will link to various language topics, please look at the Planning & Learning box.
For further information on any of the courses, sessions and resources please contact srobb@rzss.org.uk