Roaring Success: Fifth-Graders Calculate Volume While Creating Zoo Animals from Cardboard

Fifth-grade students in Mrs. Fain's class at Rosa Parks Elementary are applying their math knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Using what they've learned in math class, students participated in a project-based learning experience to create a "Volume Zoo."

After learning how to measure and calculate volume, students chose a zoo animal and then were tasked with creating that animal out of cardboard boxes and measuring the total volume of their creations.

Each step of the process required careful consideration of dimensions, proportions, and mathematical formulas. From determining the volume of individual boxes to calculating the total volume of their animal sculptures, students applied mathematical principles in a tangible and engaging way.

The project culminated in a spectacular zoo exhibition, where students proudly showcased their cardboard creations to their peers and staff in the elementary school.

The project served as a transformative learning experience allowing students to see the real-world application of volume calculations.