Rough Science . Scale Map Challenge

Series 1: Mediterranean

Series 3: New Zealand

Series 4: Death Valley

The Challenge: Create a Scale Map

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Now that we have a meter measurement, what can we use to make the mapping of distances easier?

We used two measuring devices: a wheel and a length of string. The circumference of a wheel from a wheelbarrow was approximately 1 meter and by pushing it forward and counting each turn of the wheel, we could make meter measurements. We used a length of string with knots every 10 meters as a second check.

Measuring distances using the wheel

How do we measure it if we can't get there?

Major funding for Rough Science was provided by the National Science Foundation. Corporate funding was provided by Subaru.