We can't build our dream house yet, but we can definitely build a model. Scholars use floor plans to build models of their dream homes. Cardboard is as good as any material for this purpose.

Concepts

unit conversions, scale drawings, model building, architecture, 3-d figures, area, perimeter, scale models, scale factors

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have a contest to see which classmate can build the best model
  

Classroom Considerations

• The activity requires cardboard to build models
• Pupils need their floor plans from previous lessons as this is the last lesson in a series of 15
  

Pros

• Provides some optional activities
• Includes worksheets to use in the lesson

Cons

• None