Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Measuring Metric Style
Using decimals and finding perimeter and area all while learning about the metric system.
Other
Algebra Lab: Areas and Perimeters of Triangles and Special Quadrilaterals
Learn how to find the areas and perimeters of triangles and special quadrilaterals.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Igd: Area of a Parallelogram
Use this interactive tool to learn how to find the area of a parallelogram. Click on "Instructions" for details on how to use this tool. Click on "Explore" for more ideas.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Area of Triangles
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores the formula for finding the area of a triangle. Examples and hints are given to help students. A video clip is included, showing how to find the height of a triangle, given the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Area and Circumference of Parts of Circles
In this exercise, students practice find the area and circumference, of parts of circles. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Numerically Equal
The challenge for this problem is to see if you can find rectangular shapes that have the same number for their perimeter and area. Solutions are available at this one page website.
Other
Nearpod: Area & Perimeter: Rectangle
In this lesson on area and perimeter, 3rd graders will learn how to find the area and perimeter of rectangles by applying formulas.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Dance Space
In this lesson, students students explore locomotor and non-locomotor movement and calculate the area needed to perform the African-American dance Zudio.
Other
Nearpod: Geometry: Fall Edition
In this lesson, 3rd graders will use multiplication to find the area of a rectangle.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Radius and Diameter
Practice finding the radius and diameter of a circle using both vocabulary and visuals. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Graph Slice Special Test
A ten question test for assessing measurement concepts of area and perimeter. Assessment is scored online and student scores are compared with other students who have taken the assessment. Great assessment tool.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Area and Perimeter of Similar Polygons
[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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Area of a Parallelogram
[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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Area of Squares and Rectangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find the area of squares and rectangles. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Patios
Does bigger perimeter mean bigger area? Answer this question when you try this math challenge from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families series. Discover how understanding area and perimeter can be useful in real world situations.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Windshield Wipers
Test your mathematical aptitude with challenge exploring the concepts of measurement and geometry. Find the area of the windshield wipers to figure out who sees better in the rain, car drivers or truck drivers. An activity from the NCTM...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Keeping Cool
Is it better to by block ice or crushed ice? Use your logical reasoning and measurement skills to solve this challenge that compares surface area of block ice and the same block cut into three cubes. A one page activity from the NCTM...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Shape "Monsters" at Night
Using Melanie Watt's book entitled Scaredy Squirrel at Night, this multi-day instructional activity allows learners to apply information about Scaredy Squirrel's night time experiences and its fears as their final product model. Students...
Cuemath
Cuemath: Triangles
Explore everything about triangles. Learn about the different types, important properties, and how to find its area and perimeter. Check out the solved examples and interactive questions for better understanding.
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Isosceles Triangles Calculator
Use this calculator to find the sides, perimeter, area, semiperimeter, and altitude of an isosceles triangle.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: What Goes Around Comes Around but Can You Measure It?
In this activity, students find the area and the perimeter for several geometric shapes. They also determine the surface area and volume of spheres.
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Right Triangles Calculator
Use this calculator to find the unknown angles in a right triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem. Once you know the sides you can calculate the perimeter, semiperimeter, area, and the altitudes.
Math Playground
Math Playground: Geometry Board
Create polygons by stretching bands over pegs on this geometry board. Then find the area and perimeter of the shape you created.