1. Measuring Distance Using Maps

2. Making a Ruler Step 1 - Find the scale on the Map
Step 2 – Take the edge of a sheet of paper and hold it up to the scale.
Step 3 – Starting at zero, draw lines on the paper that match the lines on the scale.
Step 4 – When you get to the end, slide your paper so your last line is at the zero.
Step 5 – Repeat steps 2 to 4 until you have a ruler that is the size you need.

3. Using Your Ruler (as the crow flies)
From Cheney to Lemieux =
10 miles or 16 km

4. Measuring Using Stars From Exit 88 to Exit 79 = 9 km
9 km + 13 km + 8 km + 7 km =
37 km

5. Seatwork Complete Questions 15,16,17 found on p. 10 in the textbook.
Answers
15 a) = 64 km
15 b) = 42 km
16 a) 48 km
16 b) 34 km
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