Name __________________
Due Wed, August 31, 2011
Math 6: Swimming Pool Construction Project
Summer 2011
Welcome to Math 6! This summer you will be in charge of designing and constructing model of a
swimming pool. The project guidelines are listed below. Use the space to answer each question below. If
you have questions you can email Ms. Wilson at twilson.sps@gmail.com.
Step 1: Location
Determine the location of the swimming pool. Since it is for the general public, consider a popular
location.
Question 1
Where will your swimming pool be built and why? About how many people do you think will come each
day?
Step 2: Shape
Decide on the shape of the pool. It must have square or rectangular features (not round). Sketch 2
possible shapes for the pool below using a ruler (or on separate paper). Put a star next to the one you
will use for the model.
Option 1
Option 2
Step 3: Size and 2D (2-dimensional) Drawing
Decide on the size of the pool. List the length, width, and depth of the pool in feet. Multiply these three
numbers to find the total volume. Use the attached graph paper to make a scale drawing of the pool.
Label the dimensions of the pool on the graph paper. Write the total volume below.
Total volume (length x width x height) = ______________ feet
Step 4: Gallons of Water
Research online how many gallons of water you would need (approximately) to fill the swimming pool.
Gallons of water needed = ______________ gallons
Step 5: Pool Liner
Make a swimming pool liner design that is symmetric. An example is given. Draw your own original pool
liner design to the right of the example or on separate paper.
Step 6: Fencing
Determine how much fencing you will need to enclose the pool area. Leave enough room for people to
sit by the poolside.
_______________ feet of fencing are needed. Explain your calculations here.
Step 7: Budget
List all related costs here. Complete the table. Use the blank rows (if needed) to add any additional costs
you might have to build your pool, such as a water slide, diving board, and ladders to get out of the pool.
Item
Swimming pool
Water to fill pool
Swimming pool liner
Fencing
Cost
Total cost:
Step 8: 3D Model
CREATE A 3-DIMENSIONAL MODEL OF YOUR POOL! Use Styrofoam, construction paper, cardboard, or
other materials to create your model. Your model is a SCALE of the original (smaller yet proportional to
the original). Keep it approximately 2 feet x 2 feet x 2 feet or smaller so you can carry it 
When building your model, you should cover the inside with the pool liner design, which can be done on
paper and glued into the inside of your pool.
Final Product
On August 31 you are expected to turn in:
1. This worksheet with all questions completed.
2. The attached graph paper should include a scale drawing of the pool with all dimensions (length,
width, and height labeled).
3. A 3D model of your pool.
ALL WORK MUST BE TURNED IN BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011
GRADING RUBRIC
4 - Excellent
3 - Good
2 - Fair
1 - Poor
All questions answered
thoroughly with no
math/spelling/grammar
mistakes
All questions are
answered but there are
1–2
math/spelling/grammar
mistakes
Some
questions are
not answered
completely or
there are 3-4
mistakes
Some
questions are
left blank
and/or there
are 5 or more
mistakes
2D Drawing of 2D drawing is complete
Swimming Pool and well designed-lines
are drawn clearly and
accurately and
dimensions are labeled
2D drawing Is complete
2D drawing is
not neat and
lacks
dimensions
2D drawing is
incomplete
3D Design of
3D model is creative –
Swimming Pool uses creative materials
and is colorful
3D model is complete
3D model is
complete but
poorly
designed
3D model is
incomplete –
lacks color
and/or creative
materials
Budget for
Budget is included and
Swimming Pool well-researched
Budget is included
Budget is not
wellresearched
Budget is
incomplete
Questions for
Steps 1 – 6
Turned in on time __________/5 (Lose 2 points for each day project is late)
Total ________/25
X2 _______/50
Teacher Comments: