Construct a Zoo: Area & Perimeter Project-Based Learning Activity By Engaging Education Materials Get your students excited about math with this real-world, hands-on, and creatively immersive Project-Based Learning (PBL) activity! In Construct a Zoo: Area & Perimeter, students become zoo designers as they plan animal exhibits and layout features of a custom zoo—all while practicing essential area and perimeter skills. This differentiated resource provides the perfect blend of math, problem-solving, and critical thinking, with built-in writing extensions, rubrics, and even a certificate of completion to celebrate student success! Skills Reinforced: Calculating area and perimeter of rectangles and compound shapes Applying math in real-world scenarios Interpreting and solving word problems Differentiated instruction to support a wide range of learners Integrating writing in math through research What’s Included: This comprehensive resource is jam-packed with everything you need for a complete math project: Core Materials: Cover Page & Table of Contents Student Grid Paper for designing zoo layouts Area & Perimeter Reference Sheet Student Assignment Task Page Suggestions for using the Example Zoo (included for modeling!) Animal Exhibits and Zoo Features Picture Icons & Key for visual planning Differentiated Project Work: Two levels of student pages make it easy to differentiate: Level 1 & Level 2: Zoo Features Area & Perimeter Worksheets Animal Exhibits Area & Perimeter Worksheets Word Problems Based on Zoo Design Answer Keys for every level Support & Assessment: Differentiation Strategies for Teachers Student Self-Evaluation Form Teacher Evaluation Rubric Student Certificate to celebrate completion Writing Extension: Zoo Animal Research Writing Task Research Note-taking Sheet Level 1 & Level 2 Writing Prompts Transition Words Reference Sheet Zoo-Themed Writing Templates Additional Writing Paper Student & Teacher Writing Rubrics (Level 1 and Level 2) ✏️ Why Teachers Love It: • Supports math standards for 3rd–5th grades • Perfect for geometry units, math enrichment, and end-of-unit projects • Encourages student agency and ownership of learning • Easily adaptable for independent work, group work, or math centers • Print-and-go friendly—no prep needed! Teacher Tip: Print the student reference sheet, grid paper, and icons to get your students started right away. Use the Example Zoo for modeling expectations, then watch your students become architects, mathematicians, and researchers all in one project! Also Available! Design An Aquarium Project Based Learning by Engaging Education Materials Attributes of Two-Dimensional Shapes Project-Based Learning | TPT Find the Area of Composite Rectangular Figures by Engaging Education Materials Area of Rectangles Find the Missing Side Lengths | TPT Area of Rectangular Figures by Engaging Education Materials | TPT Graphing Area by Engaging Education Materials | TPT Constructing the Area of Rectangles by Engaging Education Materials Find the Total Area of Rectangles Task Cards by Engaging Education Materials Types of Triangles Perimeter Task Cards by Engaging Education Materials Perimeter Line Plot by Engaging Education Materials | TPT Love this resource? Leave feedback on your My Purchases page to earn TpT credits toward future resources! Your review also helps other teachers discover this engaging project. Copyright © 2016 Engaging Education Materials For classroom use by one teacher only. Please purchase additional licenses as needed.