Prompt:

Create a 3D model that visually represents the various environmental impacts on different "neighbors" within your chosen community.

Instructions:

Base Map Cutout:

• Print or trace the base map onto a large piece of cardboard.
• Cut out the outline of the entire map so you have a sturdy base.
• Lightly sketch the important features (river, hills, ski area, roads, buildings) on the cardboard.

Layering for Terrain Features:

• For elevated features like hills, cut additional layers of cardboard in concentric shapes that match the contour lines on the map.
• Stack and glue these layers on top of each other to create a 3D effect for each hill or mountain.

Adding Key Structures:

• Use small cardboard cutouts to represent buildings, the areas limit, and other landmarks. Attach these pieces to their respective spots on the base.

Highlighting Issue Areas:

• Looking at the project examples, get inspired from the way legends is being reprented here are some ideas:
• Colored Paper Shapes for Issue Zones:
  • Use colored paper or cardboard in organic shapes to represent different issues ( for example Grey for erosion zones. Blue for flood-prone areas. Red for economic issues).
  • Attach each colored shape using wooden sticks or cardboard pieces underneath to create a 3D effect, making issue zones stand out from the base map.

Textured Impact Zones:

To emphasize impact zones, apply darker shades or textures to specific areas. For example, Use rough grey sandpaper to highlight erosion-prone areas or use blue cellophane or transparent material for flood-prone zones to add depth and a water-like texture.

Place wooden skewers, popsicle sticks, or chopsticks in the areas with significant concerns (like erosion sites, ski quality points, or observation posts). Adjust the height of each stick according to the intensity of the issue. Make sure you attach small labels or flags to each stick with a brief description (e.g., “Major Erosion” or “Low Snow Coverage”) for added clarity.

Materials Needed:

• Base map (from previous activities)
• Cardboard or foam board 
• Pins or push pins 
• Transparency sheets or thin colored acetate
• Markers
• Labels or small sticky notes (for identifying areas and concerns)
• Small objects or texture materials (e.g., sandpaper, fabric, or natural elements) to represent physical textures

Time: 90mins