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Perimeter

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Students study about perimeter and the units used to measure perimeter using a variety of materials including their hands, feet, rulers, and computer applets. They understand such attributes as length, area, weight, volume, and size of angle.

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angles, irregular shapes, perimeter, right angles

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angles, perimeter, right angles, irregular shapes, math
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Math
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