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3.29 Scale, Distance, and Estimation Worksheet

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This Grade 3 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 3.29 Scale, Distance, and Estimation. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Scale, Distance, and Estimation - Choose the best distance estimate between two points using a map scale. (National Geography Standards 1; CCSS RI.3.7)

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Grade 3

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Social Studies

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Social Studies Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Look at the farm delivery map. A map scale says 1 square = 3 miles. Barn to Silo is 2 squares; Silo to Field Gate is 1 square; Field Gate to Store is 2 squares. Write the total real distance for the whole trip as a number only.

Solution & Explanation:Add the map lengths: 2 + 1 + 2 = 5 squares. Then use the scale: 5 × 3 = 15 miles.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Use the museum triangle map. A map scale says 1 inch = 2 miles. Entrance to Planetarium is 2 inches; Planetarium to Garden is 2 inches; Garden to Café is 1 inch. Write the total real distance for the whole trip as a number only.

Solution & Explanation:Add the map lengths: 2 + 2 + 1 = 5 inches. Then use the scale: 5 × 2 = 10 miles.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Look at the bay map. A map scale says 1 square = 5 miles. Dock to Fort measures 1 square; Fort to Marina measures 2 squares; Marina to Beach measures 3 squares. Which statement is true?

AMarina to Beach is the farthest at about 15 miles.

BDock to Fort is the farthest at about 5 miles.

CAll of the distances are equal.

DThe farthest distance is about 3 miles.

Solution & Explanation:Dock to Fort: 1 × 5 = 5 miles; Fort to Marina: 2 × 5 = 10 miles; Marina to Beach: 3 × 5 = 15 miles. So Marina to Beach is the farthest.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard National Geography Standards 1 (Choose the best distance estimate between two points using a map scale.).