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Perimeter and Area

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

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area, perimeter, polygons, 2-d shapes, 2-d

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area, perimeter, polygon, plane figure, math
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use

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