Fifth graders at Dr. E.R. Richter Elementary School recently completed a cross-curricular project that showcased their creativity, research skills, and enthusiasm for learning. Each student selected an animal of their choice and conducted research to learn about its traits and natural habitat.
Using cardboard boxes, paper, and tape, the students then crafted their animals by hand. Once their creations were complete, they applied math skills to calculate the volume of their animals’ heads and bodies. To wrap up the academic portion of the project, students wrote persuasive essays explaining why their animals deserved a place in the zoo.
Principal Ashley Hobbs shared her excitement: “The ERR fifth graders worked diligently on their cardboard animals. Ms. Kayla Jones and Ms. Sharon Guthrie approached me with this engaging idea. To conclude and celebrate the project, they organized a Zoo Parade. Students lined the hallways with their creations while students from other grade levels walked through to view the displays. Everyone loved it!”
Both fifth-grade teachers were proud of their students’ creativity, research abilities, and overall enthusiasm throughout the project.
