Incorporating independent student research projects into the curriculum of survey-level biology courses can be a difficult task. In our non-majors animal behavior class we have developed a semester-long research project assignment that introduces, assesses, and applies many of the concepts covered in the class. This project can easily be adapted for non-majors biology, majors biology, or other more general survey classes, including remote classes in the midst of the global pandemic. The project involves a trip for data collection at our local zoo, additional data collection through the use of web cams, and writing of a scientific report. Students must use the scientific method to design their research project and formulate a hypothesis. Throughout the semester, students learn about different behavioral sampling methods and how to develop and use an ethogram in class using animal webcams from zoos. At the zoo, students conduct a comparative behavior project by collecting data from a main animal and two related animals. We use multiple trials so students can observe differences in behavior over time. Students then write a report after practicing data analysis and graphing in Excel and learn how to explain and interpret their own scientific data. This poster will explain how others can design and implement project-based learning in their class and will cover tips and tricks we’ve learned from our experiences over the years.