Name: ______________________________ Scale Drawings and Models

Due Date: ______

Architects and designers use models of their real-life constructions to show details and dimensions in a smaller form. You are going to create a model of your bedroom to show off your knowledge of measurement, proportions, and area and using math in the real world. 1. Describe details of your room that will be included in your model. How many doors are there? Are there any windows or closets that will need to be included? What colors are on the walls and on the floor? Draw a picture of your room with your words and lots of details.

2. Take the appropriate measurements necessary to draw a precise model of your room. Remember to not only measure the width, length, and height of the room, but also the dimensions of the doors and windows. Also measure the height of the windows off the floor and how much space is left between the window/top of the door and the ceiling. Your measurements should be in feet and be sure to be as accurate as possible.

3. Once your measurements have been taken, we will need to know how big to make our model. Using graph paper, 1 box will be equal to 1/2 foot. Write proportions for each of your measurements to see how many boxes on the graph paper will represent each dimension.

4. After your math is completed, we will create your models in class! Please bring in scissors, tape, crayons/colored pencils, etc. Some of these materials will be available but it will be easier if we have more to work with.

5. Once your models are completed you will answer some follow up questions regarding the measurements of your room.

The grade for this project will be based on the following rubric:

Peer Comments:
Criteria Demonstrated Knowledge 4 (15-20 pts) Shows complete understanding of the questions, mathematical ideas, and processes. No major math errors. All work is shown completely and neatly. 3 (10-15 pts) Shows substantial understanding of the problem, ideas, and processes. Several minor math errors or one major error present OR Work is not shown completely. Several minor math errors or one major error present OR Work is not shown completely. Project shows some effort but more time could have been placed into neatness and/or visuals. Several grammatical errors are present or writing is vague. Project is turned in within 1 week of project deadline. 2 (5-10 pts) Response shows some understanding of the problem. May be some serious math errors OR no work is shown. May be some serious math errors OR no work is shown. Project shows some effort but may be difficult to read. Many grammatical errors are present. Project is turned in within 2 weeks of project deadline. 1 (0-5 pts) Response shows a complete lack of understanding for the problem. Major math errors and serious flaws in reasoning. Points

_____ 20

Proportion Calculations

_____ 20

Measurement Calculations

No major math errors. All work is shown completely and neatly.

Major math errors and serious flaws in reasoning.

_____ 20

Visuals and Writing Mechanics

Timeliness

Project shows complete detail and much effort is shown in presentation. All or most of the work is done in colored pencil or marker. Few, if any, grammatical errors exist. Project is turned in on time during class with this sheet attached. Task sheet must be attached for full credit.

Little/no effort is shown in presentation. Many grammatical errors are present. Project is turned in within 3 weeks of project deadline.

_____ 20

_____ 20

Total

Teacher Comments: