Grade(s):
3rd Grade
Subject(s):
ELA, Math
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Title:
We Built a Zoo
Timing:
3 weeks
Driving Question:
How can we as, zoo engineers will design a zoo that is good for the animals and visitors?
Project Description:
Students will learn the problems facing a fictional zoo and discuss what the zoo director will need to build a better zoo. They will use different standards to plan animal enclosures, attractions, and facilities around the zoo.
Final Product(s):
Individual:
Enclosure close up with animal research report.
Team:
Zoo map, brochure, and expenditures.
Essential Standards:
Area (3.GM.C.9), Perimeter (3.GM.D.15), Time (3.GM.B.4), Money (2.GM.D), and Research (3.W.3.A)
Potential Community Outreach:
Trip to the zoo or zoo van visit to classroom.
Parents
Teacher Reflection:
Review/ front-load standards to ensure easy transitions through math concepts.
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