Do not expect all students to complete all parts. Some will be better at one part than another. Let them teach each other. Since they should be working in pairs, you need to decide whether they will pair themselves or you will assign pairs. Analysis of an unknown shoe box develops the ability to make careful observations and measurements, organize data, display data in new ways, and make inferences based on the data collected.
Topographic mapping is a new skill for most students.
A practice topographic map is included to help you and the students learn this new skill. To avoid having students deal with unnecessary lines in their topographic maps, use the 0.5 inch grid provided. Have students place the grid behind their map paper and then copy their data sheet by placing the numbers at the intersections of the grid. Have them write the data in hard, sharp pencil. The numbers should be written as small and as lightly as possible.