Name:
Period:
Date:
SCALE DRAWING PROJECT
Goal: You will select a cartoon carton or picture and use scale factor to enlarge it to best fit a
sheet of paper or half poster.
Include in your project:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The original picture
The enlarged picture (colored to match original)
Measurements of the original picture
The scale selected to enlarge the picture
Self-Completed Evaluation
Illustration:
Step 1: Measure the length and width of the cartoon character in cm. (It does not matter
which side you label the length and width; be consistent with your sides on the large
paper)
(Lc) Length __________
(Wc) Width ____________
Step 2: Tape your picture on the centimeter grid paper that is provided. Draw a square
grid over your picture with a color pen. Be very precise and make sure that all lines are
equally spaced. Number the rows and columns so that the boxes have reference. [10pts]
Step 3: Measure the paper in cm.
(Lp)Length __________
(Wp)Width ____________
Step 4: Select a scale (1 cm on pictures = __________ cm on paper) Scale factor
model:original.
 To do this find the ratio of lengths and widths
i.e.:
Lp
Lc
=
= _______
Wp
Wc
=
= _________
 Then pick the smallest of the two numbers and round down to the nearest
whole number (i.e. if you get 4.29 and 4.76 your scale should be 1 cm
wrapper = 4 cm on paper)
Step 5: Draw the borders
 Multiply your length and width of the cartoon character by your scale factor
and see how much of the paper you have left over for the border. Take the
new length of your picture and subtract it from the paper length, then divide
it by two, this will tell you how far the border will be away from the edge of
your paper.
 i.e. L C x Scale Factor = _____
Lp – L C = _________
Then ÷ 2 _____
WC x Scale Factor = _____ Wp – WN = __________ Then ÷ 2 ______
SCALE DRAWING PROJECT
Name:
Period:
Date:
PROJECT IS DUE BY JUNE 06
OBJECTIVE:
To enlarge
small picture
to poster
size your
using grid
scaleon
drawing
Draw your
border around
youra paper
before
drawing
your techniques.
paper. Begin
drawing your grid from a corner that has a perfect square first.
1. Choose a small picture such as a candy wrapper, a cartoon character, an interesting label, etc.
Step 6: Draw
a grid
onpicture
your paper
your scale.
(i.e. that
If your
scale factor is 4:1, your grid
2. Tape
your
on theusing
centimeter
grid paper
is provided.
on your large paper will be 4 cm x 4 cm; therefore, you would draw 4 cm tick marks going
3. Draw a square grid over your picture with a color pen. Be very precise and make sure that
across the length and width and then connect your marks to form a grid.)
all lines are equally spaced. Number the rows and columns so that the boxes have
Step 7: Reconstruct
drawing
and color accordingly. Higher scores will reflect a nearreference.
[10 pts]
perfect representation
of
the
smaller
4. Decide on a scale factor
to character
enlarge yourframe.
picture.Colors, shading, and drawing
should look identical! Once you have decided on a scale factor to use, draw the new
(Ex. 1 cm = 4cm, 1cm = 5cm, 1 cm = 10 cm)
grid lines on the large paper. Make sure to use color to make it look like the original (effort
5. Once you have decided on a scale factor to use, draw the new grid lines on the large
and creativity
count!) All you
do isMake
drawsure
EXACTLY
you
seeitinlook
each
square(effort
into itsand creativity
paper.
to use what
color to
make
likesmall
the original
corresponding
large
square.
For
example,
in
the
second
square
on
the
top row
count!) All you do is draw EXACTLY what you see in each small square
intoofitsthe
corresponding la
"Betty" enlargement we see the tips of her bows and a tiny bit of her hair. These get drawn
Foras
example,
the second square on the top row of the "Betty" enlargement we see the tips
on the big grid
shown in
below.
and a tiny bit of her hair. These get drawn on the big grid as shown below. [50 pts]
Step 8: When you have completed transferring the picture, staple the original picture in
6. left
When
youcorner
have completed
transferring the picture, staple the original picture in the bottom le
the bottom
hand
of your enlargement.
corner of your enlargement. [ 5pts]
Reflection and Self-Evaluation:
7. Complete the table under the Analyzing Data section to show all the different ways scale facto
Step 9: Write a reflection about your project. The reflection has to be a paragraph and
expressed for your drawing. You will be graded according to the grading rubric located on the
answering some of the following questions:
The
rubric must be turned in with your finished product. HAVE FUN!
 What page.
is scale
factor?
 When are scale drawing use in the real world?
 What did you learn about scale factor?
 What went well ?
 What did you struggle on in the project?
Name:
Period:
Date:
SCALE DRAWING PROJECT Rubric:
NOTE: When you submit your project, you will first score yourself using this rubric. Be honest and
thorough in your evaluation. Remember to include the following parts in your presentation:
Include in your project:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The original picture
The enlarged picture (colored to match original)
Measurements of the original picture (front page)
Reflection (may be typed or neatly hand-written)
Self-Completed Evaluation (this form)
5
Scale
Grids
Presentation
Reconstruction
Reflection
All calculations and
proportions are shown
and done correctly
All grid lines can be
seen on drawing and
match the original
picture. Clearly
measured correctly
and scaled properly.
The enlarged picture is
colored neatly in the
lines and colors match
original wrapper.
All proportions are
accurate on the
enlarged picture.
Reflection is neatly
written with no errors
and clearly
communicates details
about scale factor
using academic
vocabulary.
3
1
Some calculations are
missing or are incorrect.
Grid lines may not match
wrapper but are parallel
and show some
understanding of scale
factor.
Some of the enlarged
picture is colored neatly in
the lines and some of the
colors match original
comic.
Some proportions are not
accurate on the enlarged
picture
Reflection is not wellwritten may contain errors
and poorly
communicates details
about scale factor, but
uses some academic
vocabulary.
No calculations and
proportions are shown or all
are incorrect
No lines are parallel, or
measured correctly. The
scale does not in any way
match the calculations.
The enlarged picture is not
colored neatly in the lines
and does not match
original wrapper.
No proportions are
accurate on the enlarged
picture
Reflection is poorly written
with multiple errors and
does not communicate
details about scale factor.
Uses no academic
vocabulary.
Total Points Possible: 25
Self-Assessment:
Scale:
____/5
Teacher-Assessment: Teacher Comments:
Scale:
____/ 5
Grids:
____/5
Grids:
____/ 5
Reconstruction:
____/5
Reconstruction:
____/ 5
Presentation:
____/5
Presentation:
____/ 5
Reflection:
____/5
Reflection:
____/ 5
Total Points:
____/25
Total Points:
____/25
Comment on your level of effort: