To create a scale drawing of a playground where 1 box represents 20 meters, follow these steps:
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Determine Playground Dimensions: Obtain the real-world dimensions of the playground. For example, let's say the playground is 80 meters long and 40 meters wide.
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Convert to Scale: Divide each dimension by the scale factor (20 meters per box).
- Length: 80 meters ÷ 20 meters/box = 4 boxes
- Width: 40 meters ÷ 20 meters/box = 2 boxes
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Draw the Playground: On graph paper or a blank sheet, draw a rectangle that is 4 boxes long and 2 boxes wide.
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Add Details: Include any play equipment or features:
- If there is a swing set that is 10 meters long (0.5 boxes), you could represent it as a 0.5 box-long line within the playground area.
- Similarly, add other features like slides, benches, or sand pits, scaling them down according to the same ratio.
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Label the Drawing: Write the scale at the bottom of your drawing:
- Scale: 1 box = 20 meters
This will create a scale drawing of the playground that accurately reflects its size in a manageable format.