Area and Perimeter Project | Build a Zoo Math Activity

If you are looking for hands-on area and perimeter practice activities, look no further! This no-prep Build a Zoo area and perimeter project provides the opportunity for real-world application and is perfect for math centers.

This interactive, hands-on math center activity guides students to design a zoo based on perimeter or side length restrictions given. Once students have built all the exhibits, they will determine the area, perimeter, or both of each exhibit. This is a great activity for kids to be able to understand area and perimeter in a visual way while also being creative!

What’s Included?
Instructions and planning pages (3 versions: only perimeter-focused, only area-focused, or both area and perimeter focused)
Digital Google Slides page for students to design their zoo. This allows the opportunity for students to use images and add other elements to their zoo!

If you are looking for hands-on area and perimeter practice activities, look no further! This no-prep Build a Zoo area and perimeter project provides the opportunity for real-world application and is perfect for math centers.

This interactive, hands-on math center activity guides students to design a zoo based on perimeter or side length restrictions given. Once students have built all the exhibits, they will determine the area, perimeter, or both of each exhibit. This is a great activity for kids to be able to understand area and perimeter in a visual way while also being creative!

What’s Included?
Instructions and planning pages (3 versions: only perimeter-focused, only area-focused, or both area and perimeter focused)
Digital Google Slides page for students to design their zoo. This allows the opportunity for students to use images and add other elements to their zoo!