Question

lesson 1 | solve problems involving scale
activity thinking about scale around you

do this activity together to investigate scale in the real world.

have you ever taken a long road trip and come across some large roadside attractions?
the worlds largest cowboy boots are a sculpture in texas. they are over 35 feet tall! a cowboy boot is normally just 12 inches, or 1 foot, tall.
gift shops often have models of buildings that fit in the palm of your hand. in washington, d.c., you can get a lincoln memorial model that is 6.5 inches tall. the actual memorial is 80 feet tall! these giant and tiny models are scale copies of real - life objects.
where do you see scale drawings and scale copies in the world around you?

Explanation:

Scale drawings and copies are common in maps, where a small - sized paper or digital representation shows a large area of land. Architectural blueprints are also scale copies, helping builders construct buildings as per the design. Model cars and airplanes in toy stores are scale copies of real - life vehicles.

Answer:

Maps, architectural blueprints, model cars/airplanes in toy stores.