3DUXDESIGN BEARDSLEY ZOO, REIMAGINED

What are three things kids love? Animals, building and playing with cardboard! In this Project-Based Learning STEAM experience, students have an opportunity to learn as they reimagine, design and build models for the new and improved world-famous Beardsley Zoo. Their job will be to create new enclosures that will delight both animals and visitors!  This project is ideal for grades k-8

The Zoo Challenge Cards

You can print challenge cards, worksheets and student resources here. For students at home,  we recommend the Go-PackFor in-school and enrichment programs, the GOBOX-Classroom Set is designed for 25 students.

Life science, engineering, ELA and optional technology and math extensions

  • k-2 for basic challenge or 3-5 with extensions for deeper learning
  • Expect each zoo enclosure design to take 45 minutes - 3 hours, depending on depth of research. See facilitator guide for details.
  • Each challenge card includes animal fun-facts, a simple-machine engineering project, and a simple math challenge. 
  • Use the guide to find everything your students will need to research zoo design, specifics about their animal and the simple machine.
  • Add the "Snack Shack" challenge for a fun entrepreneurial-themed extension as students design their own shop to help support the zoo.
  • Print the animal cards for students to cut out, decorate and fold their animals to support more fine motor and 3D spatial thinking.

  • Facilitator Guide
  • Materials
  • Challenge Cards 
  • Student Worksheets
  • Snack Shack Extension
  • Standards
  • Game-based Version

Guide

tiny house challenge student worksheets for remote and live classes

Extra resources

tiny house challenge student worksheets for remote and live classes

Video Tutorial

Zoo project essentials

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gobox - classroom kit
$219.95

Suggested for zoo project

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Machine Maker Supply Set*
$34.95

Add space constraints and fun

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Flexible Sitemap Mat
$89.95

Bring animals to life with mini motors

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Build-A-Bot Accessory Kit
$89.95

Need more cardboard?

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cardboard box with geometric forms
$89.95
tiny house challenge lesson plan
tiny house challenge lesson plan
tiny house challenge lesson plan

Cheryl Peterson, Ph.D. is a  mom, teacher, coach, and writer. She also runs homeschool coop programs and created a game-based version of the 3DuxDesign Zoo Challenge that will infuse mystery, excitement and even more fun into the project. 

Download the Guide

origami simple paper craft animals

Want to learn more about Dr. Peterson and her play-based learning  resources? Visit her site at https://www.drcherylpeterson.com

Student / Camper Kickoff Video : Welcome to Zooland!

Student / Camper Measuring Challenge: What's-A-Duxit???

Make some animals: more details on Firstpalette

origami simple paper craft animals

For the artists and engineers.... 

Drafting in 3D 

 Future engineers, architects, and designers grades 4+ learn the basics of scale, perspective, 3D drafting and shading. 

Take great photos of your new zoo!.... 

Picture Perfect 

Students learn from the pros how to create beautiful photos with a smart phone. They will learn how to make their presentations pop with best angles, backdrops, and lighting hacks using easily accessible tools. 

photography tips for student projects

The Zoo Challenge Cards

You can print challenge cards, worksheets and student resources here. For students at home,  we recommend the Go-PackFor in-school and enrichment programs, the GOBOX-Classroom Set is designed for 25 students.


Need Materials?

GOBOX Classroom Kit

gobox - classroom kit

Each  GOBOX Classroom kit comes with over 400 connectors, 500 cardboard shapes and downloadable lessons for a class of 25 - 30 students. Ages 4+

$219.95

GOBOX Pro - LED lighting

Gobox Pro • LED lighting

Each  GOBOX PRO comes with over 400 connectors, 500 cardboard forms, downloadable lessons and 10 LED light kits for a class of 25 - 30  students. Ages 7+

$299.95

Flexible "SiteMap" Mat

Flexible Sitemap Mat

Need the perfect mat for your architect and community projects? The "Sitemap" mat is playful, sturdy, easy-to clean and easy to store!

$89.95

GO-PACK Maker Kit

GO.Pack Classroom

For the flexibility to do the zoo project with kids in class, hybrid or remotely, the Go-Pack  has everything your students need in one travel-friendly backpack!

$27.95



Resources for Presentations

Drafting in 3D 

 Future engineers, architects, and designers grades 4+ learn the basics of scale, perspective, 3D drafting and shading. 

Picture Perfect 

Students learn from the pros how to create beautiful photos with a smart phone. They will learn how to make their presentations pop with best angles, backdrops, and lighting hacks using easily accessible tools. 

photography tips for student projects
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stem with friends remote playdates

3DuxDesign wants to help keep kids connected. let us host a STEM With Friends Remote Playdate. Send each friend a kit and we will schedule a free design/build activity for you  and 5-10 of your besties  

Contact marci@3duxdesign.com for details

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