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Making a Map of the Classroom

Students will use map making skills to create a map of the classroom.

Objectives

  • Students will create an electronic map of the science lab

Procedure

  • Students will measure all physical features in lab
  • Students will collaborate with other students in the room to collect and verify all measurements
  • Students will create an electronic map of the lab to scale using data collected

Sunshine State Standards

  • SC.H.1.3.4
  • SC.H.3.3.7
  • MA.B.1.3.4
  • MA.B.4.3.1
  • MA.B.4.3.2
  • MA.E.1.3.1
  • SS.B.1.3.1

NETS Profiles for Technology Literate Students

  • Collaborate with peers, experts, and others using telecommunications and collaborative tools to investigate curriculum-related problems, issues, and information, and to develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.
  • Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems.

Materials

  • AppleWorks
  • iChat
  • Yard sticks
  • Thumb drives

Alternatives/Extensions

  • Students could create maps of different classes or buildings on campus.
  • Students could develop a scavenger hunt game giving clues based on latitude and longitude


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