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Exploring Areas of Irregular Polygons

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve for the area of different polygons. For this geometry lesson, students identify and differentiate between regular and irregular polygons. They use properties of irregular polygons to solve problems.
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Perimeter and Area

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the relationship between area and perimeter of rectangles. In this area and perimeter lesson, 6th graders measure and determine perimeter and area of various rectangles. Students create rectangles with given areas...
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Perimeter and Area of Similar Figures

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore the relationships between similar figures. In this relationships between similar figures lesson, students discuss relationships between perimeter, circumference, area, surface area, and volume of similar figures through...
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Perimeter and Area of 2D Shapes

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students find the perimeter and area of circles, triangles, and rectangles. In this perimeter and area lesson plan, the teacher gives students formulas for each shape and measurement and works through examples on the board. While no...
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Area And Perimeter

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice the skills of finding the perimeter and area of different objects. They integrate technology tools by using a computer software program during the class as the second half of an assessment of measuring student...
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Perimeter Pattern

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers investigate perimeter patterns formed by a hexagon and a triangle. They will identify the dependent and independent variable and write a function for the relationship.
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Design-A-Room Project (Part 3 of 3)

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars culminate a unit on measurement with a focus on area and perimeter. They design a floor plan of their dream room on graph paper showing the proper area and perimeter. They plan the budget for their room and make a 3-D...
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Arrange the Classroom (Part 1 of 3)

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders arrange the classroom using all the moveable objects and through the exploration of area and perimeter. They determine the area of the classroom, create and label model pieces of furniture using graph paper, and create a...
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Volume & Candy Creations Model

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate surface area.  In this surface area lesson, 6th graders design a box of candy that has a volume of 30 cubic inches.  Students are trying to minimize surface area while keeping volume constant. ...
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Designs

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
A resource that makes for excellent group work as students explore the area and perimeter of different complex designs made up of squares and circles. The commentary gives a clear definition of perimeter, but suggests that group members...
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Dan's Badge

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students solve a math problem using area formulas of circles and squares. They read and discuss the problem, analyze images of badges, reconstruct the badge from the problem using circles and rulers, and share the solution with the class.
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Scale Drawing: Insulating an Attic

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Have your aspiring contractors compute the length of two walls in a compound-shaped attic when given a scale drawing of it and the other dimensions. They find the area, determine the number of rolls of insulation they will need to...
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Shape Shifters in the Math Garden

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Combines mathematical measurement with gardening skills. Third graders hunt for worms in the garden and try to find the longest one. They also measure and weigh vegetables that they harvest from the garden, measure rainfall amounts,...
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Review Geometric Figures

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Youngsters review different geometric figures and shapes. In this geometry lesson, pupils use formulas to calculate area, perimeter, circumference and volume of geometric shapes. They calculate the surface area also.
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What Goes Around

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the relationships between the area and perimeters of squares and rectangles. They calculate the perimeter of rectangles and squares using a formula. Students investigate the relationship between the perimeter...
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Shape Matters More!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate shapes as the area changes while the perimeter remains the same. Students demonstrate the shape/perimeter/area relationship using simulations and physical models.
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Courts of Measure

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students practice their area and perimeter measurement. In this measurement lesson, students watch a video about perimeter and area. Students measure a gym for perimeter and area. Students write number sentences for the area and...
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Area and Perimeter Review

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the area and perimeter of different shapes. In this geometry lesson, students name the different polygons based on their number of sides. They use the correct formula for each shape to calculate the area and perimeter.
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Who Let the Dogs Out?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils calculate the perimeter and area of polygons. In this geometry activity, students apply formulas of perimeter to solve geometric problems. They calculate the area of a dog fence and create ways to keep the dog in that area.
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The Greedy Triangle

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use the book "The Greedy Triangle" to practice measuring perimeter and area. They also calculate the length of objects.
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Picket Fence Around the Garden

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students design different shaped plots and determine the perimeter, area and shape of each. They compare the shapes that have the same area but may have different perimeters.
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Can You Measure This?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders design their own house, while also using problem-solving skills involving perimeter and area. They exchange houses with a partner and find the perimeter and area of the window, doors, and front side of the house.
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Living Room Redecoration

For Teachers 7th - 12th
The student calculate area and perimeter based on the dimensions of a living room. They determine the amount of supplies needed for painting and carpeting the room. Students create a portfolio of their information.
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Fencing Your Backyard

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use geosketch ro create a fence. In this geometry activity, students identify the amount of material and area needed to create a fence. They calculate the perimeter and surface area of their fence.

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