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Success Link

Success Link: Don't Fence Me In

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
While pretending to be a farmer's cow, students are given the task of designing a new pen for themselves given a set amount of fencing. In the process, they learn about area and perimeter.
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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Performing Perimeter [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd Standards
In this lesson, 3rd graders calculate the perimeter of various geometric shapes and represent the perimeter with a movement phrase. They will identify the types of angles within each shape. Other students will identify the shape that was...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Compare Area and Perimeter

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
Compare the areas and perimeters of rectangles when given a context or picture. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Measure to Find Perimeter

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
In this exercise, students practice measure to find perimeter. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to watch a tutorial video, get hints, and try questions repeatedly.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Given the Area Find the Side Length and Perimeter Squares

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on how to find the perimeter and side length of a square when given the area of a square....
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BBC

Bbc Skillswise: Shapes: Perimeter

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduction to perimeter of shapes with practice activities.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Area of Regular Polygons

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students to calculate the area and perimeter of regular polygons. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Area and Perimeter of Rectangles

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson, students find the perimeter and area of squares and rectangles by using formulas. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
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BBC

Bbc: Bitesize: Maths: 2 D Shapes

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
Learn about the properties of 2-D shapes: circles, triangles, polygons, and quadrilaterals. Includes information, video, and examples about each, with games and quizzes for reinforcement.
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BBC

Bbc: Circumference and Area of a Circle

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
This is where you can pick up some valuable pointers on how to find the circumference and area of a circle. There is also information on how to find the perimeter and area of a semicircle. When you finish working your way through the...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Triangles and Quadrilaterals Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide reviews the formulas for area and perimeter of triangles and different kinds of quadrilaterals.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Perimeter and Area Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide looks at the definitions and units for perimeter, area, and circumference, and at the perimeter and area of different shapes, including regular...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Multiple Ways to Solve a Problem

For Teachers K - 1st
This Marilyn Burns lesson plan employs children's literature to teach the topics of combinations, perimeter, and area using a problem solving approach. Primary and intermediate levels have an activity appropriate to each.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Area and Perimeter of Triangles

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use formulas and given information to figure out the dimensions and the area of different triangles. Students examine guided notes, review...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Area and Perimeter of Rhombuses and Kites

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students calculate the area and perimeter of a rhombus or kite. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Area and Perimeter of Trapezoids

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students to find the area and perimeter of trapezoids. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Area of a Parallelogram

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students how to find the area of a parallelogram. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Area and Perimeter of Similar Polygons

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students to find area and perimeter of similar polygons using ratios. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Abundant Area

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This is an inquiry and technology-based lesson that allows young scholars to discover the relationship between perimeter and area. Students apply problem-solving strategies to solve the real-life problem posed in this lesson. This lesson...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: There's Perimeter in the School!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will work in groups to measure the perimeter of items around the school. They will record their data on a spreadsheet in the form of a line plot.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Students Only! No Teachers Aloud

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The students will be introduced to area and perimeter. The teacher will pose a real-life situation in which the students will have a chance to explore an actual section outside to determine the area and perimeter of a set location.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: It's in the Bag

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson is a unique and fun way to review perimeter, angles, and types of adjectives. Young scholars pick an object from the classroom that will fit in a paper lunch bag. They investigate their object and fill in the attached sheet....
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Learning From Limbo

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Using a limbo set, learners will participate in learning about perimeter and area of a rectangle. Students will explore how the area and perimeter changes as the limbo pole is lowered. This lesson plan was created by exemplary Alabama...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: It's Around There Somewhere!

For Teachers 4th - 8th
The purpose of this instructional activity is to review the concepts of perimeter, and circumference. Students will also use their knowledge to apply perimeter, and circumference formulas within practical applications such as in spatial...