Social Science 2-3: School Building Map

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Title	Description
Social Science 2-3: School Building Map	This project gives students practice observing 3D objects like rooms and playgrounds and representing them with 2D shapes. Students explore the limits of map making.Can we really show everything exactly when we make maps?
Social Science 2-3: School Building Map	This project gives students practice observing 3D objects like rooms and playgrounds and representing them with 2D shapes. Students explore the limits of map making.Can we really show everything exactly when we make maps?

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Kathleen Harness

Description:

Make a map of the school building and grounds using the room map previously made. Students analyze 3D shapes and represent them with 2D geometric shapes. The change the scale of the classroom map and use it as a basis to build the remainder of their school.

Tags Associated with this Etoy:

• K-5 Technology Passport,
• Social Science