Vancouver - British Columbia - 3D Map - Topographic

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This is a 3D Topographical Map of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Taken from Google Maps data. It's perfectly sized into 16 sections to fit easily onto most 3D printers. You can simply scale it down or up depending on your printer and remember the scale you use when slicing each section. The printed/painted map images are of pieces 1 to 8. Pieces 9 to 16 go directly North (Up) from the painted map in order: Left to Right (1-4) and consecutively in the same order above (5-8, etc.). Project Name: 3D Topographical Map of Vancouver and the Coastal Mountains. When people talk about this area, they always speak of the mountains and terrain, but really only have postcards and flat maps to look at. This map shows how vertical everything is around the city with the ocean being the lowest parts. Objectives: Students will get a bird's eye view of the area seeing and feeling the differences in terrain height. It's essential to know where flooding areas are and why they flood based on their height. This city and area are known for its terrain, yet you have to travel far and into difficult areas to see it all. Audiences: All ages can appreciate this map to different degrees. The primary audience is grades 5 and up based on common geography lessons. Subjects: Geography, Sciences (Earth Science), Art - for creating and painting the map. Skills Learned (Standards): Precision printing or the pieces will not fit together properly. Possible woodworking for mounting the map plates and painting the map if wanted. Lesson/Activity: Depending on which parts of the map you want to print out in PLA for the least number of issues with warping since it is a very flat and large base on each piece, PLA will not warp like ABS. Number each piece on the back with a marker to ensure that you do not mix them up with an arrow showing North or a similar direction for all pieces. The pieces can be mounted with glue to a wall, board, or anything you like. Another option is to have the pieces kept loose and put together when needed for geography lessons. When discussing Vancouver and Coastal Mountains or tectonic plate shifting, this map can be used. Duration: Each plate can take from 1 to 4+ hours based on the height of the plate and size of printing scale. Preparation: You need access to a 3D printer or have one that offers printing services with shipping. Once the pieces are created how they are mounted is up to you. The rest of the preparation depends whether the pieces are loose or mounted. References: Google Maps topographical data was used in creating these STL files. Rubric & Assessment: Geography - students will discuss how geography of Vancouver and local areas has affected the region with commerce, water level changes, weather, and any other topics relevant to the instructor. Students will use the map to locate where various aspects discussed take place, name regions, and other points of interest. MakerEdChallenge2 ScienceProject ArtProject DesignProject Check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ64RaAsrJ9v66Rt3bDEO2w Check out my Website http://proteanman.com Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/Protean_Man