This lesson focuses on the addition measurement of perimeter using real world examples.

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I can create things that have their own unique perimeter.

I can create polygons and find the perimeter by using the unit squares on my paper

Using a broken ruler requires students to turn to addition and subtraction skills in order to determine measurements.

Connect new measurement knowledge and skills to the students' immediate environment.

This lesson contrasts area and perimeter and has varied exercises for students about both concepts.

Students will learn and reinforce skills for measuring perimeter and area of 2D shapes and measuring surface area and volume of 3D shapes.

In this video from Cyberchase, Bianca breaks her friend's tabletop when she's practicing dance moves in his living room. She uses measurement and geometry to get a new piece of wood that will fit the table exactly. The accompanying...

Area word problems using a real world context pose new mathematical challenges for students to negotiate.