3DUXDESIGN BEARDSLEY ZOO, REIMAGINED
What are three things kids love? Animals, building and playing with cardboard! In this Project-Based Learning STEAM experience, students have an opportunity to learn as they reimagine, design and build models for the new and improved world-famous Beardsley Zoo. Their job will be to create new enclosures that will delight both animals and visitors! This project is ideal for grades k-8
The Zoo Challenge Cards
You can print challenge cards, worksheets and student resources here. For students at home, we recommend the Go-Pack. For in-school and enrichment programs, the GOBOX-Classroom Set is designed for 25 students.
The Lesson Plan
Drafting Paper, ruler, idea board
Student Resources
Need Animals? Some images and instructions open
source from Firstpalette
Life science, engineering, ELA and optional technology and math extensions
- k-2 for basic challenge or 3-5 with extensions for deeper learning
- Expect each zoo enclosure design to take 45 minutes - 3 hours, depending on depth of research. See facilitator guide for details.
- Each challenge card includes animal fun-facts, a simple-machine engineering project, and a simple math challenge.
- Use the guide to find everything your students will need to research zoo design, specifics about their animal and the simple machine.
- Add the "Snack Shack" challenge for a fun entrepreneurial-themed extension as students design their own shop to help support the zoo.
- Print the animal cards for students to cut out, decorate and fold their animals to support more fine motor and 3D spatial thinking.
- Facilitator Guide
- Materials
- Challenge Cards
- Student Worksheets
- Snack Shack Extension
- Standards
- Game-based Version
Guide
Extra resources
Video Tutorial
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Cheryl Peterson, Ph.D. is a mom, teacher, coach, and writer. She also runs homeschool coop programs and created a game-based version of the 3DuxDesign Zoo Challenge that will infuse mystery, excitement and even more fun into the project.
Download the Guide
Want to learn more about Dr. Peterson and her play-based learning resources? Visit her site at https://www.drcherylpeterson.com
Student / Camper Kickoff Video : Welcome to Zooland!
Student / Camper Measuring Challenge: What's-A-Duxit???
Make some animals: more details on Firstpalette
For the artists and engineers....
Drafting in 3D
Future engineers, architects, and designers grades 4+ learn the basics of scale, perspective, 3D drafting and shading.
The Lesson Plan
Student Worksheets
Take great photos of your new zoo!....
Picture Perfect
Students learn from the pros how to create beautiful photos with a smart phone. They will learn how to make their presentations pop with best angles, backdrops, and lighting hacks using easily accessible tools.
The Zoo Challenge Cards
You can print challenge cards, worksheets and student resources here. For students at home, we recommend the Go-Pack. For in-school and enrichment programs, the GOBOX-Classroom Set is designed for 25 students.
The Lesson Plan
Drafting Paper, ruler, idea board
Student Resources
Need Animals? Some images and instructions open
source from Firstpalette
Need Materials?
GOBOX Classroom Kit
GOBOX Pro - LED lighting
Flexible "SiteMap" Mat
GO-PACK Maker Kit
Resources for Presentations
Drafting in 3D
Future engineers, architects, and designers grades 4+ learn the basics of scale, perspective, 3D drafting and shading.
The Lesson Plan
Student Worksheets
Picture Perfect
Students learn from the pros how to create beautiful photos with a smart phone. They will learn how to make their presentations pop with best angles, backdrops, and lighting hacks using easily accessible tools.