Curated OER
Calculating and Measuring Perimeters of Polygons
If you're teaching 3rd or 4th grade math, this presentation is a must have. It defines perimeter and polygons, then describes the process by which perimeter is determined through pair share discussion and critical thinking questions....
Curated OER
Is There Mystery in Measurement?
Investigate perimeter and area of polygons! In this measurement lesson, learners use index cards to create rectangles and trace their hand to estimate its area and perimeter.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Area and Perimeter
This multimedia Learn Alberta math resource looks at area and perimeter and how math is involved in the operations of a ranch. The accompanying interactive component lets students investigate a variety of rectangles to get a target...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes Measuring Around
Learners complete an online quiz that tests them on circumference and perimeter. Hints and solutions are included.
BBC
Bbc: Revise Wise: Measures
This teaching site has interactive exercises using different types of measurement. You will measure length, capacity, area, perimeter, time, weight, temperature, and speed.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Length, Perimeter, and Area
This lesson plan examines the mathematical concepts of length, perimeter, and area. Resources are included that support teachers and students.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Shape Explorer
Learners practice calculating the perimeter and area of a given figure. The interactive activity and teacher resources are included.
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: Area and Perimeter
Teachers, here are many helpful resources for teaching area and perimeter. Find worksheets, PowerPoint presentations, smartboard presentations, and presentations to aide in the teaching of area and perimeter.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Perimeter
This lesson plan helps students explore the mathematical concept of perimeter. Resources are available to support teacher and students.
Education Development Center
Tune in to Learning: Polygons and Perimeter
Explore different polygons and find their perimeter with this interactive lesson from T.V.411. Students see examples of polygons in everyday life and have immediate feedback to your responses to lesson questions.