How large is this place?
Use the scale drawing provided to measure and determine the size of this plantation. You may use graph paper, measuring tools and your calculator to answer the following questions.
- The National Park Service has had some trouble with vandals. To preserve the plantation site, they have decided to fence its perimeter. How much fencing is needed?
- Wire and post fencing ($6.50 a yard) will protect the grounds while allowing people to view the grounds from the highway. Prices are at today’s standards. Calculate the cost of fencing materials.
- Take a position on NPS’s decision to fence the grounds and justify your choice in a paragraph.
- What is the approximate area of the plantation in square feet?
- What is the approximate area of the plantation in acres?
The drawing on the next page was completed by the National Park Service;
however, the buildings are not drawn precisely. Approximate the following:
- How far is the carriage house from the main house? Explain how you calculated this distance. Use the trundle wheel provided and justify your answer.
- Calculate the distance from the cook’s cabin to the main house. If she travels that by foot 5 times a day, how far does she walk?
- Give a rationale why the store is located where it is in relation to the river.
- Write a paragraph about what you can determine about this plantation from the aerial survey.
Linda Easley Roach
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June, 2002