Howard County Schools
Building a Playground
Scholars crave practical application. Let them use the different models of a quadratic function to plan the size and shape of a school playground. They convert between the different forms and maximize area.
PBS
Working with Coordinate Planes: Assessments
It's time for scholars to show what they know about coordinate planes with a collection of three assessments. The exams' objectives include plotting points on a single grid, measuring using the distance formula, and identifying...
Balanced Assessment
Paving the Patio
Next time you need to repave your patio, have your scholars do all the math. They first calculate and answer questions using the area of patio blocks. Next, they determine the cheapest block to use to pave the patio.
Curated OER
Area and Perimeter
Students discover and apply the formula for the area and perimeter of rectangles and squares. They draw the shapes on graph paper and create tables that include their information.
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Perimeter and Area of Rectangles
Sixth graders solve for the area and perimeter. For this geometry lesson, 6th graders investigate polygons and use a formula to find the area and perimeter. They find the area and perimeter of various polygons.
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Investigate Perimeter
For this perimeter worksheet, learners are given perimeter and draw 3 different squares or rectangles on given grids, using those given measurements, then complete 2 related questions.
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Perimeter, Area, and Volume of a Rectangular Prism
In this prism math lesson, students answer and solve the 10 problem sentences for perimeter, area, and volume of a rectangular prism. Students select their answers from multiple choice options.
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Area and Perimeter of Trapezoids (A)
In this area and perimeter worksheet, students find the area and perimeter of trapezoids containing numbers with decimals. Students complete 6 problems.
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Speedy Area
Students calculate the speed, rate and distance. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the area and perimeter of polygons. They perform an activity with a CEENBoT and calculate the distance and speed.
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Area and Perimeter of Rectangles
In this area and perimeter worksheet, students find the area and perimeter of rectangles whose sides are three digit numbers with decimals. Students complete 6 problems.
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Perimeter
Students use their hands, feet, computer, and rulers to measure the perimeter of objects. In this measurement lesson plan, students measure objects around the room and computer generated shapes.
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Perimeter
Students examine the concept of perimeter. Students calculate the perimeter of a random shape on a grid. Students develop a better understanding of the concept of perimeter. Students calculate the perimeter of shapes.
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Area Adventure
Students calculate the area of figures using the formula: length x width = area. They solve area problems using paper squares, geoboards, and real-world problems.
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Effect on Surface Area and Volume
Students identify the effect the change of dimensions causes for the volume and surface area. In this geometry instructional activity, students compare perimeter, area and volume as they play around with the dimensions of the...
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Circles: Circumference and Area
In this circle activity, students calculate the circumference and area of given circles. They determine the perimeter of a shaded area, and give explanations to support problems. This two-page activity contains 3 multi-step problems.
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Algebra/Geometry Institute: Area of Polygons
Middle schoolers find the area of polygons. In this area of polygons activity, students find the area of parallelograms, rectangles, squares, and other polygons. They identify each given figure and determine the appropriate...
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Volume, Surface Area for Rectangular & Triangular Prisms
Seventh graders explore the concept of rectangular and triangular prisms. In this rectangular and triangular prism lesson, 7th graders identify various prisms as triangular or rectangular. Students discuss the various shapes of bases...
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Pacing a Gunther Chain
Students pace a Gunther Chain, a measurement used by foresters to determine distance and area. They discuss that pacing is individualized depending on age, gender, etc. They practice to find an average pace. Teams estimate, pace and...
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Can You Build It?
Students investigate the concept of perimeter. They design there own figure and measure the perimeter of it. The lesson is given the context of the shape being a path that is traveled by a ladybug. This provides the shape of the plane...
Shodor Education Foundation
Surface Area of Rectangular Prism
With this interactive lesson, learners compute the surface area of rectangular prisms. They visit an online investigation applet and record data on the provided handout. Pair this lesson with the volume lesson by the same publisher as an...
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Estimation Task
Upper graders practice their estimation skills by observing different objects then making their best guess without using measuring instruments. Students are asked to estimate mass, length, volume, and area.
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Dog Gone Again!
Here is a real-life lesson! Learners must plan the dimensions of a rectangular fence to reign in a runaway dog. They survey what shape and size fence is needed and use formulas to find perimeter and area of the fence. They explore what...
Curated OER
The Value of Volume
Students measure the perimeter and area of their polygons. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the volume and area using the correct tools. They calculate the time and temperature and the perimeter and side lengths of triangles.
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What Goes Around
Fourth graders investigate the relationships between the area and perimeters of squares and rectangles. They calculate the perimeter of rectangles and squares using a formula. Students investigate the relationship between the perimeter...