Number of Pandas in US Zoos
graph from Scholastic Math; slow reveal by Jenna Laib
(Slide deck includes notes and questions to elicit discourse)
Type of Graph: line graph
Visualization Source: Lee, Gayoung. “Welcome Back, Pandas! Giant Pandas are coming to U.S. zoos.” Scholastic Math: November 1, 2024.
Data Sources: Smithsonian Zoo, Memphis Zoo, San Diego Zoo, Zoo Atlanta
Additional Resources:
- Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, “The Pandas Are Here!“
- Taylor, Mia. “A brief history of ‘panda diplomacy’ – with new additions to global zoos.” BBC: 8 August, 2024.
Potential Math Content: line graphs, scale along the y-axis, change over time, estimating values
Potential Content Connections: zoos, pandas, US-China relations, panda diplomacy, diplomacy
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I LOVE that this has been created! My PLC team did the same several years ago – I know it is not exactly the same but I thought I would share our first one. It has guiding questions as you go…. GRAPH 1 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1p9Ip2VB7YRjEiypbXvbZQmKp1rQzs_LKIV8E31vMG_E/edit?usp=sharing
Yes! This looks great, Celia! I like the structure there — a lot of the slow reveal graphs on the site follow the same shape –> intervals –> labels –> title progression. Thank you so much for sharing!