This Design a Zoo Fraction Project tasks students with solving measurement problems, adding and subtracting fractions, and multiplying a whole number by a fraction. They will solidify their math skills through project-based learning. This independent project is perfect for engaging gifted learners. The elements offer choice and extend thinking. Take your students deeper by asking them to solve multi-step problems, design a zoo, think mathematically, and sketch an animal exhibit to showcase their work.
 
Check out the Contents of this 4th and 5th Grade Math Project:
✏️ Design Elements (Students make decisions and create an imaginary zoo)
✏️ 10 Multi-Step Problems (Most problems involve a full page of calculations. Tasks include converting measurements, adding and subtracting fractions, and multiplying a whole number by a fraction)
✏️ Final Project - Sketch an animal exhibit from your imaginary zoo.
✏️ Answer Key
 
This fraction measurement project can be assigned digitally through Google Classroom and TPT Easel. You may also print the fraction measurement packet for gifted and talented students in your math class.
 
Use this Project-Based Learning Math Activity in so many ways!
✅ Wrap up math units with your whole class by assigning this project-based learning activity. 
✅ Evaluate the abilities of your gifted and talented students through a pretest at the beginning of a unit. If they pass before receiving instruction, provide them with this independent math project instead. 
✅ Invite students to complete this project-based learning assignment with a partner or small group to encourage math discussion. 
✅ Print activities or assign them through digital means (Google Classroom, TPT Easel, etc.)
 
My 4th-grade students completed this project at the end of our measurement unit. It involves a balance of creativity and interest along with real-world problems. I have also given this independent project to gifted students as an extension activity. 
 
Hear From Educators Like You!
⭐️ “I used the Design a Zoo Habitat as an extension activity near the end of our 4th grade unit on fractions (I offered it as a choice, along with another extension activity about quilts and fractions).  My students were super engaged with the Zoo Habitat activity!  This resource is well-designed to include elements of choice and allow creativity.  I found the level to be just right to provide some challenges while being accessible to my students.  They were able to work collaboratively to complete much of the activity, leaving me free to help struggling students.  The interest in the "project" was sustained over days, and students were eager to talk about their animals and souvenirs. I appreciated that the resource is offered in both digital and PDF formats and that it includes a scoring rubric and sample responses.  I couldn't be happier with this purchase!”
⭐️ “This was perfect for some "real world" application. My students had fun with this!”
 
Find Answers to Your Questions about this Measurement Conversions & Fraction Project
✋ What type of fraction and measurement conversion math is involved in this project?
Convert measurements 
Add fractions with unlike denominators
Multiply a whole number by a fraction
Compare fractions and find equivalent fractions
Represent fractions with visual models
Solve word problems involving fractions
✋ What grade level can use this project-based learning activity?
The Design a Zoo Fraction and Measurement Project aligns most closely with 4th and 5th-grade standards.

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