Students will learn to use scale when drawing a diagram of their school site. Students will learn to develop strategies to ensure data accuracy and integrity for measurements and calculations. Students will learn to compare their data sets with others to verify accuracy and integrity. They may research this information using the Internet. Have them discuss methods for obtaining and recording these measurements.
Students calculate the perimeter and area.
Students brainstorm and experiment to develop strategies to ensure data accuracy and integrity for measurements and calculations. Students draw a scale drawing of the school. Students draw a scale drawing of their classroom. Student teams may research this information using the internet. Have students or student teams measure the dimensions of their school grounds and classrooms.