Map a Palooza

Use an Iowa map and draw ten vectors originating from the origin point of your choice.
 For example, you might start at Slater and go to Primghar, then Slater to Ames, Slater to Centerville, etc. Draw on the map.

Although you are working as teams, you EACH must turn in a table and a reflection at the end of the period.

Use a protractor to measure the angle from a starting heading of zero degrees. You did this yesterday. To do this, make sure you draw a compass rose at your origin point. An angle of 133 degrees, then, would be headed towards the southeast corner of the state.

 Make a table to share your data.


My Origin City:

Destination City	Distance as the Crow Flies(mi)	Vector Heading in Degrees

Pick 3 of your vectors and break into N-S or E-W components.  These vectors must break into triangles, so the degree heading cannot equal 0, 90, 180, or 270 degrees.

Reflect:

1. How useful is this information in determining the length of time for the trip?  Be specific.  The vector I drew is most useful to __________ because ____________.   If I was using a different mode of transportation, such as_______________, I would rather have information like__________________

2.  Make a claim about the driving distance between Manchester and Ames.   Explain how you determined the distance using the paper map.  Be specific as to route and vectors used.

3.  On the back, we looked at an old-style measuring template that's like a reverse excel map.  Does this map use a 'as the crow flies' strategy or something else?  Explain your reasoning.

When you get done with this, hand in to Mrs. Weber.

Tomorrow, we will be working on a world trip, so make a list of 10 spots you would like to travel to in the world.  They must all be on a theme of some sort and move beyond the US borders, at least eventually.  Here are some themes people have used in the past.

• places Dr. Who has visited on Earth
• world class symphonies
• world famous zoos
• places you can eat sushi

Now of course, you're more creative than that, so whatever your passions--the world's best burgers, the best art museums, or a retracing of the steps of Hemingway, you should be able to come up with 10 locations to visit by the time you and your partners arrive in class tomorrow.