Fifth-graders in Michigan are learning math while building dog houses for a local shelter

Talk about putting your brain to good use. These fifth grade students in Michigan are building dog houses for a local dog shelter while learning math.
 
‘”This project will teach the standards for math. We’re doing area, perimeter, all that stuff. They’ll also get to learn how to use tools, which is not something they would normally get to do in school,” said Caitlin Donnelly, of Attwood New Tech Magnet School.’