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	REAL LIFE, REAL WORLD Activity - Architecture

Activity Overview

Architects and Interior Designers use scale drawings that represent the house or room they are designing. This activity uses Cabri Jr. Geometry software to create a scale drawing with dilations.

Before the Activity

If needed, introduce the features and tools of Cabri Jr. with the file "Getting Started with Cabri Jr." Make sure that Cabri Jr.™ is loaded on the calculators.

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Getting Started with Cabri Jr.pdf

During the Activity

The Teacher pages of the file give Answer Keys and a "Discuss with Students" section reviewing scale drawings and proportions.
The Student pages of the file include the Technology Activity, Extensions, and Resources.

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