PROCESS
Part 1 Make you own estimate
1) Gather the facts from the story (hint: how far could they have walked?).
2) Draw a picture
3) Calculate the area of your drawing/shape.
Part 2 Find the territory on a map and calculate the area
1) Find a map of the territory
2) Divide the territory into usable shapes
3) Calculate the area of these shapes
4) Sum to find the total area
Part 3 Make a second estimate, be creative
1) Using modern technology, infrastructure, and today’s superior athletes how much land could we have purchased today?
2) How far could they have walked today?
3) Repeat procedure in step #1
Part 4 Compare can conclude in written form
1) Compare your estimate (Part 1) with the area given in the story.
2) Compare the mapped area (Part 2) with the area given in the story.
3) Consider your 2nd estimate (Part 3), does it make sense?
4) Conclude by stating observations and any additional findings.
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