Mrs. Kim Howard 4 th grade North Magoffin Elementary

Science Technology Engineering Math STEM FELLOWSHIP

Encourages Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Promotes Depth and Complexity Creates an Opportunity for students to make Real-World Connections Makes Learning More Meaningful and Interesting PBL’s May Have Multiple Correct Answers PROBLEM BASED LEARNING

Research their animal habitat using the Learn Pads. Construct a Habitat Diorama Design a habitat that relates to their animals needs. Build it with Legos. Share it. DESIGN A ZOO!

Learn Pads Diorama Habitats Legos Teachers Pay Teachers Lesson plan: Design to Build a Zoo RESOURCES

Math Lesson Students will have to apply their understanding of area and perimeter to design a zoo (meeting specific criteria). MATH AND SCIENCE LESSONS

Students will use the learn pads to research animals and their habitats. SCIENCE LESSONS

I received 7 Learn Pads through the Stem Fellowship and ARI Grants. TECHNOLOGY

Donorschoose.org DonorsChoose.org is an online organization that makes it easy for anyone to help students in need. Public school teachers from every corner of America post classroom project requests on our site, and you can give any amount to the project that most inspires you. I received about 500 dollars to purchase Legos and platforms. FREE RESOURCES

Whole group lesson Independent practice or homework Partner work Enrichment or remediation activity Incorporate STEM lessons WAYS TO INCORPORATE THIS ACTIVITY INTO YOUR CLASSROOM INCLUDE

LEARNING CAN BE FUN!

THE WORLD THEY LIVE IN

LEARNING WITH LEGOS

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE OUR ZOOS!