Off the Scale Students use real-world examples to solve problems involving scale as they examine maps of their...

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Title:	Off the Scale
Resource ID:	631
URL:	http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L516
Resource Description:	Students use real-world examples to solve problems involving scale as they examine maps of their home states and calculate distances between cities.

Instructional Component Type(s):

Lesson Plan (Primary Type), Worksheet

Keywords:

scale, map scale, proportional reasoning, measurement, scale drawing, similarity

Intended Audience:

Educators, Students

Public Remarks:

By Author/Submitter

This lesson is part of a larger unit called "Measuring Up", designed for grades 6-8.
Prior student knowledge should include measuring, unit conversion, and write and solve proportions.
Free resources for maps are mentioned, but need to be downloaded and printed prior to the lesson.
Overhead projector and transparencies are optional for this lesson.

Resource Collection:

CPALMS

RELATED STANDARDS (1)

» MA.7.A.1.6: Apply proportionality to measurement in multiple contexts, including scale drawings and constant speed.
Cognitive Complexity: Moderate l Date Adopted or Revised: 09/07
Belongs to: BIG IDEA 1

Related Instructional Resources » More Information »

RELATED ACCESS POINTS (3)

» MA.7.A.1.In.c:	Measure and describe how various kinds of models compare in size to real-life objects. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» MA.7.A.1.Pa.b:	Match objects to a model or picture that is a smaller version. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» MA.7.A.1.Su.c:	Compare the size of models to real-life objects using language, such as same, larger, and smaller. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »

PEDAGOGY

Subject:	NGSSS: Mathematics
Grade Level(s):	7

Nature of Instruction:

Structured Inquiry (Level 2)

Instructional Time:

50 minute(s)

SOURCE & ACCESS INFORMATION

Name of Author/Source:	Katie Carbone/NCTM, Illuminations
Resource recommended by:	Charlotte Cannizzaro
Web Address of Author/Source:	http://illuminations.nctm.org/
Is this Resource freely Available?	Yes
Access Privileges:	Public

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