Source Institutions
Source Institutions
Add to list Go to activity
Activity link broken? See if it's at the internet archive
In this math activity, learners will create a scale diagram of their backyard or other outdoor area on graph paper. This activity encourages learners to use models and pictures to relate concepts of ratio, proportion and percentage, as well as to make estimates and comparisons using common units of measurement.
- Under 5 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 8 - 11
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Pencil
- graph paper
Subjects
-
Mathematics
-
Geometry
- Plane Geometry
-
Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Size and Scale
- Number and Operations
- Representation
-
Geometry
Informal Categories
- Outdoor Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities