Taj+Mahal+Project

=Project Outline=

__**Tech Objectives**__ 1. Learn basic wiki use. 2. Learn online collaboration.

__**Math Objectives**__ 1. Apply direct variation. 2. Practice measurement and estimation. 3. Apply the point slope formula. 4. Apply knowledge about transfomations.

__**Multi-Cultural Objectives**__ 1. Learn more about the Taj Mahal.

**__Overview__**
In this project we will take a picture of the [|Taj Mahal] and make a scale drawing of it using direct variation and equations of functions. As a group we will scale a large number of critical points in the drawing and then find the equations of the appropriate functions that connect them. We will connect the dots, when the equation is determined. Some of this project will be done in class. Some of this project will be done via wiki.

Part One-Determining the Equation of Variation - Due Date - 11/13/07
The dimensions of the mural will vary directly to the dimensions of your picture. Not every student will use the same size picture, but all the pictures will be proportional to each other as well as the mural we create on the back wall. Click here for more information on the version of each picture. The equation of variation will be used to find the points in Part Two. Click here to go to the instructions for Part One of the project.

Part Two - Finding Points on the Mural - Due Date - 12/11/07
Use the equation of variation to locate the points for which you are responsible on the mural.

Under Construction From Here Forward
Part Three - Making Revisions for Fit