Make place value and rounding meaningful with this hands-on math project. Students apply real data through animal research while building deep conceptual understanding. Imagine your 2nd & 3rd grade students leaning in with excitement, eager to research animals and design their own field guides — all while mastering place value. This project doesn’t just check the standards boxes; it turns your unit into an experience your students will never forget. Instead of worksheets, you’ll bring math to l