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Polygon Perimeters

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What are polygons? Learners find the perimeter of various geometric figures that the teacher has drawn in chalk on the sidewalk. A worksheet to record their measurements is provided. Get your third graders outside and exploring the world around them!

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Concepts
length, measurement, math applications, real-world applications, polygons, 2-d shapes, 2-d, weight

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calculaitng perimeter, polygon, measure capacity, measure length, measure temperature, measure weight, real-world math, measure volume, measure mass, math
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Grade
3rd
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 day
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Fine Print: Educational Use

Common Core

3.MD.D.8

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