You have worked with figures that are similar and have learned how to calculate angles and side lengths to identify similarity. Put these skills together to plan a design for a scale model. Showing how these concepts effectively work in the real world involves clear communication and the ability to defend your conclusions to others.
In your post, describe your design to your peers:
State the real-world figure you will model and the scale factor you will use.
Identify at least two different but significant items on your model.
Explain how you will determine the calculations and dimensions for these items to make them mathematically similar to the actual items.
Describe the specific mathematical skills you will need to create the design and give examples.
Describe some outside sources you may need for the calculations.
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For my scale model project, I will be modeling the Eiffel Tower in Paris using a scale factor of 1:100. This means that every 1 unit on my model will represent 100 units on the actual Eiffel Tower.
Two significant items on my model will be the height of the tower and the angle of the support beams. To determine the height, I will measure the actual height of the Eiffel Tower (approximately 324 meters) and divide it by 100 to find the height of my model. To find the angle of the support beams, I will use similar triangles and measure the angle on the actual tower to calculate the corresponding angle on my model.
To create the design, I will need to use skills such as calculating ratios, proportions, and angles. For example, I will need to use the Pythagorean theorem to calculate the lengths of the support beams on my model. I will also need to understand the concept of similar triangles to ensure that my model accurately represents the proportions of the Eiffel Tower.
I may need to consult outside sources such as architectural drawings or online resources to gather accurate measurements and angles for the Eiffel Tower. Additionally, I may need to consult with a math teacher or architect to ensure that my calculations and dimensions are correct.