Name Date Class

MiniLab Models: 40 minutes

How can you model an elephant enclosure?

You are part of a zoo design firm hired to design a model of a new elephant enclosure that mimics a natural
habitat.

Procedure
1. Read and complete a lab safety form. 4. Trade maps with a classmate.
2. Research elephants and study the map in 5. Using salt dough and craft supplies, build
your textbook to understand the needs of a physical 3-D model of your classmate’s
elephants. elephant-enclosure design.
3. Create a detailed map of your enclosure
using colored pencils and a ruler. Graph
paper might be helpful. Be sure to include
the scale, labels, and a legend.

Analyze and Conclude

1. Describe How did you decide on the scale for your map?

2. Compare What are some similarities between your map and your physical model?

3. Contrast What are the benefits and the limitations of your physical model?