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Math Project - Volume Zoo: Build 3D Animal Replicas

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Bright STEM Learning
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Grade Levels
4th - 6th
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My students have been so engaged with this resource. They keep asking me when it is time to do volume zoo again! As we approach the end of the school year this is a great way to teach and assess standards with high student involvement and real life application.
My students absolutely loved doing the volume animals! This resource made it super easy for them to keep track of the parts of their project.
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  1. This bundle includes the resources for both the Miniature Volume Zoo as well as for the Larger Version with the cardboard build. What's Different?Miniature Version:Grid PaperCube TemplateRectangular Prism TemplateAssembly InstructionsCardboard Box Version:Family Letter for Supply CollectionBuild Dir
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Description

Volume Zoo - Fun Math Project for anyone teaching Volume!

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!


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Total Pages
22 pages
Answer Key
Does not apply
Teaching Duration
1 Week
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Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Recognize volume as an attribute of solid figures and understand concepts of volume measurement.
A cube with side length 1 unit, called a “unit cube,” is said to have “one cubic unit” of volume, and can be used to measure volume.
Relate volume to the operations of multiplication and addition and solve real world and mathematical problems involving volume.
Apply the formulas 𝘝 = 𝘭 × 𝘸 × 𝘩 and 𝘝 = 𝘣 × 𝘩 for rectangular prisms to find volumes of right rectangular prisms with whole-number edge lengths in the context of solving real world and mathematical problems.
Recognize volume as additive. Find volumes of solid figures composed of two non-overlapping right rectangular prisms by adding the volumes of the non-overlapping parts, applying this technique to solve real world problems.

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