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Measuring with Mathematics Lesson PlanMeasuring with Mathematics Lesson Plan
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Measuring with Mathematics

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Eighth graders discover how the change in the dimensions of a shape cause a change in the overall area of the shape, but the perimeter stay the same. They, in groups, go out to the playground and construct large areas using stakes and rope.

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area, perimeter

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area, perimeter, math

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