1. Mrs. Kim Howard 4 th grade North Magoffin Elementary

3. Science Technology Engineering Math STEM FELLOWSHIP

4. 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

5. 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!

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

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

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

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

10. 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

11. 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

12. LEARNING CAN BE FUN!

13. THE WORLD THEY LIVE IN

14. LEARNING WITH LEGOS

15. WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE OUR ZOOS!