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Using a scare model of the a test vehicle developed by the Systems Architecture and Integration Office at NASA, groups determine the dimensions for a scale model of the parachute compartment. The groups also determine the volume of the tunnel that astronauts use to go from one module to another and calculate the new volume if the passage is scaled up.
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Instructional Ideas
- Review using the scale factor to find dimensions of a model
- Calculate volumes of different cylinders before starting the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Class should be familiar with finding the area of a circle and with using the Pythagorean Theorem
Pros
- Pictures provide a visual of the size change between the actual item and the model
- Individual practice problems determine whether the pupils understand the concept
Cons
- None