1. Prop Scale Model Worksheet Instructions

2. What to turn in by next Wednesday:  This completed worksheet with the prop attached. Frequently asked questions:  Q: “What if I threw away my prop / I didn’t make a prop?” A: Make a new one. The requirement that every person would turn in a prop and worksheet was stated many times.  Q: “What if I didn’t measure the prop before making it?” A: Fill in the scale model measurements first and then calculate what the real-life size of the object would be for your chosen scale factor.  Q: “What if I lost the worksheet?” A: It’s posted online. Print it out or write it down.  Q: “Is this a summative grade?” A: Yes.

3. How to fill out the worksheet if you didn’t measure the prop in order to make it the correct size like you were supposed to:  Step 1) Measure your prop’s length and width with a ruler and enter it in the right column of the table.  Step 2) Look up your group’s scale factor (Google form link still on my webpage) or just pick one  Step 3) Calculate what the real-life measurements of the prop would be using the scale factor.

4. Example:  I measure my prop and get length = 5 in height = 2 in  I pick the scale ratio 1 in : 100 feet  I calculate the real-life size: length: 5 x 100 = 500 feet height: 2 x 100 = 200 feet 5 in 2 in