Description
Take your students on an exciting journey where math and science meet with this hands-on ecosystem project! Students will design and build their own Eco-Explorer Zoo, integrating area, perimeter, geometry, and STEM concepts while exploring the wonders of ecosystems and animals. Whether researching ecosystems or creating exhibits for animals, this differentiated project fosters creativity, critical thinking, and essential math skills.
What Concepts and Skills Are Covered:
- Ecosystem research (geographical features, climate, living organisms)
- Animal research (adaptations, food chains, life cycles)
- Area and perimeter calculations
- Geometry (hexagons, triangles, quadrilaterals)
- STEM integration with model building and design
What’s Included:
- Research guides for ecosystems and animals
- Step-by-step planning for zoo design
- Differentiated grids for area and perimeter
- Licensing tests to earn “zoo-building” and “animal care” licenses
- Tour guide brochure templates
- Google Slides version for digital learning
- Rubrics to assess each step
Why Grab This Resource?:
- Engaging and hands-on: Students create their own ecosystem zoo while applying math and science.
- Cross-curricular: Combines math, science, and STEM into one fun, real-world project.
- Differentiated: Options for all learners with multiple project paths.
- Low-prep: Easy-to-use, print-and-go resources that save you time.
Help your students explore ecosystems and sharpen their math skills with this fun, project-based learning resource! Ready to start? Get this resource today!