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Perimeter and Area

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify the area and perimeter of a rectangle. In this perimeter lesson, 5th graders use geoboards and rubber bands to construct various rectangles. Students use the formula to calculate area and perimeter of the...
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Finding Perimeter and Area

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders understand the perimeter by units and now find perimeter by addition. In this perimeter lesson, 3rd graders relate their prior knowledge to adding the sides of the perimeter by answering a series of questions.
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Geography: Lengths, Perimeter, and Area of Similar Objects

For Teachers 6th
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.
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Perimeter and Area

For Students 4th - 6th
In this perimeter/area worksheet, students find area and perimeter for a set of 9 shapes. A website reference is included for additional resources.
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Finding Perimeter and Area

For Students 5th - 6th
In this perimeter/area worksheet, students complete a total of questions, finding perimeter and area of given figures. Answers are included on page 2.
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Perimeter and Area

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this perimeter worksheet, students solve 6 problems in which the perimeter of quadrilaterals is calculated. No examples are provided on the page.
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Perimeter and Area 6

For Students 6th - 8th
In this calculating area worksheet, students use their problem solving skills and the information provided to find the area of 6 figures.
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nvestigation - Justin and Daniel's Puzzles

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore area and perimeter, using tangram pieces. They discover the area and perimeter of rectangles and squares. After experimentation, 7th graders write a rule for finding the perimeter and area of squares and rectangles.
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Area Of A Circle

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the concept of area and how it can be applied to a circle. They use the right formula in order to solve different problems. The teacher leads the class through different examples and serves as a resource during...
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Minimum and Maximum Perimeter

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Pupils practice a variety of strategies with varying numbers of tiles to form shapes and then find the minimum and maximum perimeter for each one. Each group is assigned a different area to build either with square tiles or a geoboard....
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Living Room Redecoration

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use math in a living room redecoration lesson. In this geometry lesson, 4th graders get the dimensions of a living room and need to find the amount and cost of paint and flooring. They read different scenarios and decide...
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Volume for Rectangular Prisms

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Upper graders define perimeter and area of a rectangle, estimate numbers of cubes and determine the maximum amount that will fit in a given space. In this math lesson, pupils complete related worksheet, build prisms and find volume and...
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Does Your Rectangle Have Guts?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Does it? Kids find the perimeter and area of different shapes to assess whether their rectangle has guts. In addition to finding the area of a rectangle, learners work to find the area of a trapezoid. All worksheets are included. 
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Perimeter Worksheet

For Students 7th - 8th
In this perimeter activity, learners find the perimeter of given regular and irregular polygons. This four-page activity contains 20 problems. This interactive activity may be completed online or printed for paper use.
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Area: It's What's on the INSIDE That Counts!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders participate in a series of hands-on, online and multimedia activities that examine the concept of area. They view clips from the animated series Math Monsters and discuss the purpose of area and how it is used in the real...
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Finding The Area

For Students 9th - 11th
In this geometry instructional activity, students calculate the area of a given shape. They use the formulas for squares and circles to help them find the area. There are 2 questions with an answer key.
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Beyond Benign

Hit the Deck: Area and Perimeter Review

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Designing a deck sure demands a lot of math. Future engineers and architects learn about the areas and perimeters of squares, rectangles, triangles, and composite figures. They apply their new knowledge to design a deck with a specified...
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National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network

Learning About Surface Area and Volume

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Plan a dinner party. Using a book by Marilyn Burns as a context, pupils learn about the relationships between area and perimeter and surface area and volume. The hands-on activities have learners rearrange tables and cut up meatballs to...
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Area and Perimeter of Rectangles

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Discover the difference between area and perimeter. Learners are grouped in twos and threes and each group has one advanced/gifted learner to serve as the peer helper. They receive manipulatives to help them determine the area and...
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Gotcha Covered, Pardner!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young geometers use the interactive website Cyberchase to practice calculating both area and perimeter. Real world problems encourage learners to discover that we use math each and every day. 
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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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Map Your School

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Learners participate in a project to map their school. They measure and graph various areas around the school. Students find the longitude and latitude of the school and research the school's history, and highlight special important areas.
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Relationships between area and perimeter

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this perimeter and area worksheet, students solve perimeter and area problems by understanding the relationship between the two in rectangles. Students solve 4 problems.
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Perimeter and Area

For Students 4th
In this perimeter instructional activity, 4th graders discover the perimeter and the area of the given triangles. Using the measurements provided, students solve for 6 problems.

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