1) Students were tasked with designing a model of a new elephant enclosure for a zoo that mimics their natural habitat.
2) They were instructed to research elephants, create a detailed map of their enclosure design, and then build a 3D physical model out of salt dough using their classmate's map.
3) The activity concludes with questions about scale, similarities between the map and model, and benefits and limitations of the physical model.
1) Students were tasked with designing a model of a new elephant enclosure for a zoo that mimics their natural habitat.
2) They were instructed to research elephants, create a detailed map of their enclosure design, and then build a 3D physical model out of salt dough using their classmate's map.
3) The activity concludes with questions about scale, similarities between the map and model, and benefits and limitations of the physical model.
1) Students were tasked with designing a model of a new elephant enclosure for a zoo that mimics their natural habitat.
2) They were instructed to research elephants, create a detailed map of their enclosure design, and then build a 3D physical model out of salt dough using their classmate's map.
3) The activity concludes with questions about scale, similarities between the map and model, and benefits and limitations of the physical model.
1) Students were tasked with designing a model of a new elephant enclosure for a zoo that mimics their natural habitat.
2) They were instructed to research elephants, create a detailed map of their enclosure design, and then build a 3D physical model out of salt dough using their classmate's map.
3) The activity concludes with questions about scale, similarities between the map and model, and benefits and limitations of the physical model.
You are part of a zoo design firm hired to design a model of a new elephant enclosure that mimics a natural habitat.
Procedure 1. Read and complete a lab safety form. 4. Trade maps with a classmate. 2. Research elephants and study the map in 5. Using salt dough and craft supplies, build your textbook to understand the needs of a physical 3-D model of your classmate’s elephants. elephant-enclosure design. 3. Create a detailed map of your enclosure using colored pencils and a ruler. Graph paper might be helpful. Be sure to include the scale, labels, and a legend.
Analyze and Conclude
1. Describe How did you decide on the scale for your map?
2. Compare What are some similarities between your map and your physical model?
3. Contrast What are the benefits and the limitations of your physical model?
