Rescale Project
First, pick an everyday object like a juice box (but not a juice box). As you are picking your object, consider how difficult it will be to construct, as you will be creating your rescaled version. Hint: Curves can be difficult.
Once you have chosen your object, you will need to find the dimensions of your original object. Then decide on a scale factor – are you going to make it bigger or smaller? By how much? Use this scale factor to calculate your new dimensions. You can record all of your calculations and measurements on this sheet, which you must submit to me. You must include the unit of measurement for both the original object and the rescaled object
Now you’re ready to create your rescaled object! This will probably take you some time. You are not allowed to use a computer to assist you in rescaling any text or images. Everything must be done by hand! You may construct your object out of anything non-perishable (cardboard, paper, etc), but do make sure it is sturdy! In general, if you made an object larger, you should probably use cardboard and if you made it smaller, paper might be a better choice.
So here’s how this will all shake down. You will get 1 extra credit point towards your homework score for every 5 points you get on the rubric. That’s a total of 20 points (2 homework assignments) if you do everything correctly! But wait – there’s more! I want your rescaled object, and I’m willing to buy it from you with extra credit points towards the test category. If you choose to sell me your rescaled object, you will have to haggle me for it. That means you should put your best effort into making it appealing to me, as I am a frugal buyer.
Here’s some whacky inspiration for you courtesy of fellow mathematician and author Lewis C. Carroll:
Projects are due upon returning from spring break.
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