Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Find Perimeter by Counting Unit Squares
In this exercise, students practice find the perimeter of shapes by counting unit squares. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to watch a video tutorial, get hints, and try questions repeatedly.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.rp Converting Square Units
For this task, 6th graders must inches to feet in order to find the area of a rectangular board and explain the error in the calculations made by the board owner. Aligns with 6.RP.A.3.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Patios
Does bigger perimeter mean bigger area? Answer this question when you try this math challenge from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families series. Discover how understanding area and perimeter can be useful in real world situations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Partitioning Composite Figures Into Rectangles to Find Area 1
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students are asked to partition a shape into rectangles and add their areas together to get the area of the whole figure. Includes video...