Design a Dinosaur Zoo – Problem Based Learning Resource

Bring mathematics to life with this engaging Problem Based Learning (PBL) project, where students take on the role of designers tasked with creating their very own Dinosaur Zoo! This resource encourages critical thinking, creativity, and real world application of mathematics through a fun, multi-step investigation.

What’s Included:

• 1 PowerPoint file for teaching and introducing the task step by step.
• 1 PDF workbook for students to record, plan, and complete their zoo design.

The Investigation Steps:

• Cover Page – student recording book front cover.
• Task Explanation – clear outline of the design challenge.
• Step One: Mathematical Skills – 12 Challenge Cards with recording page and answer key. Converting measurements cheat sheets. Using scale tasks. Area and perimeter challenges.
• Step Two: Read and Plan Your Zoo – planning pages and design guide.
• Step Three: Features and Facilities – decide what the zoo needs.
• Step Four: Planning Details – map out the layout.
• Step Five: Feeding Schedules – apply math to manage dinosaurs’ diets.
• Step Six: Fence Heights – calculate safe enclosures.
• Step Seven: Entry Price – set ticket costs and balance budgets.
• Step Eight: Design a Vehicle – create a zoo transport option.
• Step Nine: Brochure or Poster Design – market the zoo creatively.
• Step Ten: Menu for the Zoo – design a themed food menu.
• Step Eleven: Present Your Work – showcase the completed Dinosaur Zoo project.

Why Teachers Will Love It:

• Integrates math problem-solving with creativity and design.
• Covers key skills like measurement, scale, area, perimeter, and budgeting.
• Encourages teamwork, planning, and presentation.
• Flexible for upper primary and lower secondary classrooms.

Perfect for a project-based learning project, enrichment tasks, or cross-curricular math and STEM lessons, this Dinosaur Zoo PBL Pack will spark imagination while building essential problem-solving skills.

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