Math Project - Volume Zoo: Build 3D Animal Replicas

Engage your students in a fun and hands-on learning experience on finding the volume of rectangular prisms with our Volume Zoo Project! This interactive project allows students to show their creativity by building 3D replicas of animals using simple materials like cardboard boxes. As they construct their masterpieces, students will delve into important math concepts such as the additive volume (composite volume) of rectangular prisms and composite area.

This printable PDF resource includes:

1. A letter to families to help gather materials
2. Explicit step-by-step directions for the project build
3. A graphic organizer for creative writing
4. An animal research guide
5. Publishing Paper the Creative Writing
6. An All About ___ Page for students to design a fun about the animal page.
7. Planning guides for volume calculation and area calculation
8. Prompts to guide engineering design
9. A detailed rubric

You'll have everything you need to guide your students through this exciting project. Get ready for a wild and educational adventure!

Key Features:

• Foster creativity: Students will love building their own 3D animal replicas using materials like cereal boxes and tissue boxes, igniting their imagination and artistic skills.
• Hands-on learning: By measuring and finding the volume of the boxes, students will develop a practical understanding of math concepts while actively engaging in the project.
• Comprehensive resource: Our printable PDF includes graphic organizers and planning guides, providing a structured framework for students to organize their ideas and plan their projects effectively.
• Writing skills: Students will be encouraged to write creative backstories for their animal replicas, enhancing their storytelling abilities and promoting cross-curricular connections.
• Clear assessment: The project includes a detailed and clear rubric, ensuring consistent grading and providing students with transparent expectations for success.
• Suitable for various grade levels: The Volume Zoo Project can be adapted for elementary, middle, and even some high school students, making it a versatile resource for teachers across grade levels.
• Aligns with standards: Our project aligns with math and language arts standards, seamlessly integrating key concepts into an engaging and interdisciplinary activity.

Don't miss out on this captivating and educational project! Engage your students in a hands-on exploration of volume and area while igniting their creativity and writing skills. Create a classroom full of unique and fascinating 3D animal replicas with this volume zoo project!

What are other teachers saying?

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "We loved this unit! They came out ADORABLE. This was displayed at our Celebration of Learning and parents had to "check their child's work." It was great to watch the parents and children interact and work through the volume and surface area of their animal." - Debbie M.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My students loved this project. They were all very excited to start building their animals and calculating their volumes. As soon as I told them to start bringing in boxes for a project, they were hooked. It was a great way to get students excited to learn about volume." - Lauren C.