There's no need to think outside the box for this one! Scholars measure the length, width, and height of various boxes. Results help develop the formulas for the surface area and volume of rectangular prisms.

Elementary schoolers explore how making different rectangular shapes with the same perimeter has an affect on the area of those shapes. Learners use the worksheet embedded in the plan to design their own skateboarding track. They use...

Find the perimeter and area of different shapes with a helpful worksheet. After kids observe the measurements of each side, they find both the perimeter and area, and write it down on a line for the answer.

In this geometry worksheet, students use a grid to draw 3 different rectangles that have an area of 20 square units and determine the perimeter of each rectangle. They draw and answer questions related to the relationships and uses of...

Students are introduced to the notion of surface area and volume, learn the terminology used with surface area and volume and have experimented with the surface area and volume of different prisms.

Sixth graders explore characteristics of similar objects. Using attribute blocks, they explore the ratios of the perimeter, area and side length in similar shapes. They calculate and compare the area of shapes.

In this perimeter/area activity, students find area and perimeter for a set of 9 triangles. A website reference is given for additional activities.

In this perimeter and area worksheet, students find the perimeter and area of regular polygons. They identify the perimeter and area of polygons such as triangles, trapezoids, circles, rectangles, and parallelograms. Students write the...

Learners calculate the perimeter and area of given figures and lengths.

In this perimeter/area activity, students find area and perimeter for a set of 9 shapes. A website reference is included for additional resources.

Students explore measurements of rectangles. In this measurement comparison lesson, students discover the length, width, perimeter, and area of two different rectangles. Students record their measurements on a chart to make comparisons.

Fifth graders demonstrate the concept of perimeter and area using manipulative. In this area and perimeter lesson, 5th graders explore area and perimeter through the exploration style of teaching using eatable and non-eatable...

In this perimeter and area activity, 5th graders study a scenario where a shape is not shown but its perimeter and area are given. Students must find the shape, draw it, and answer 4 short answer questions about the shape.

For this area and perimeter worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 18 various types of geometry problems. First, they find the area of a figure shown with consecutive sides perpendicular. Then, students find the area and perimeter of...

Students solve problems by finding the perimeter and area of an enclosed area. In this geometry lesson plan, students differentiate between the area and the perimeter. They see how they relate and how to use it to maximize an enclosed area.

In this area and perimeter worksheet, students examine a chart listing the size of different living rooms then answer 3 word problems where they calculate the area and perimeter of the rooms.

In this area and perimeter worksheet, students are given the equations to find the perimeter and area of objects. They practice finding the perimeter by measuring the sides of given objects and adding them together. They find the area of...

For this area and perimeter worksheet, 5th graders draw 10 different shapes depending on the area or perimeter that is required. Grids are provided for students to draw on, and blanks are included for students to write the perimeter and...

In this perimeter and area worksheet, students examine given perimeters and determine the dimensions that will give the maximum area.  This one-page worksheet contains four multi-step problems.

Students explore the concept of area and perimeter. In this area and perimeter lesson, students construct miniature houses. Students determine the area and perimeter of their model in order to buy glue, carpet, and wall paper.

For this perimeter and area worksheet, students find the surface area of given polygons.  They determine the area of shaded regions.  This one-page worksheet contains 10 multiple-choice problems.  Answers are provided.

Pupils explore the relationship between area and perimeter of polygons.They measure the area and perimeter of regular polygons inscribed in a circle. Learners then discuss how as the number of sides of a regular polygon increase, the...

In this area and perimeter of rectangles and squares worksheet, high schoolers solve 6 graphing and short answer problems. Students plot four coordinates of a rectangle or square on the coordinate plane. High schoolers find the area or...

Young scholars find the areas of geometric shapes. In this geometry instructional activity students find and measure the sides, perimeters, and areas of quadrilaterals, triangles, and circles. Young scholars relate the measures to the...