Similar Figures Digital Pixel Art | Scale Factors | Map Scale | Scale Drawings

Overview

Looking for a fun way to teach 7th graders about similar figures? Check out our Similar Figures Digital Pixel Art! This engaging resource uses Google Sheets to help students explore scale factors, map scales, and scale drawings through two Christmas-themed pixel art projects. It's perfect for self-checking practice that can be done independently or as a review lesson. Plus, it aligns with CCSS 7.G.A.1, making it a great addition to your curriculum any time of year. Your students will love getting creative while mastering these important math concepts.

Why you'll love this

Engage your students with pixel art activities to practice solving problems involving similar figures, map scales, scale drawings and models. This product contains two pixel arts, each is a self-checking Google Sheet themed after Christmas and winter. However, the image is versatile enough that it may be used at any time in the school year. It's great as sub plan, review lesson, or independent practice!

Students practice a series of problems, and get immediate feedback as they go. Correct answers turn green and incorrect answers stay red. As students type in correct answers, a mystery picture appears. The Google Sheets are all self checking & digital, so it can easily be assigned through Google Classroom or any online learning platform.

This pixel art product also include an optional PDF/print worksheet version with space for student to work out the problems on paper before inputting the solutions on the Google Sheets!

There's no prep required. This is great for virtual or in person learning!

What’s included?

There's 2 pixel art Google Sheets, with 21 problems total, along with an answer key and directions for reference:

  • Google Sheet #1 (9 problems): Similar Figures - find missing length using scale factors

  • Google Sheet #2 (12 problems): Scale Drawings and Models - map scales

  • Answer Key (PDF)

  • Optional Question Sheet Print Version (space to show work)

You can assign the Google Sheets separately or both at once depending on your preferences and skills that your students are working on.

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