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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Rectangle Perimeter 1

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
This tasks gives a verbal description for computing the perimeter of a rectangle and asks the students to find an expression for this perimeter. They then have to use the expression to evaluate the perimeter for specific values of the...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Rectangle Perimeter 2

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This task is a natural follow up for task Rectangle Perimeter 1. After thinking about and using one specific expression for the perimeter of a rectangle, they now extend their thinking to equivalent expressions for the same quantity....
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Better Lesson: Area and Perimeter Review Using Legos

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
Lesson plan in which students calculate area, build areas to a given amount, and calculate the perimeter with the use of Legos. Step by step instructions and videos are provided. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.C.7.c Use area models to represent...
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Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This lesson plan helps students explore the mathematical concept of perimeter. Resources are available to support teacher and students.
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Other

Nearpod: Perimeters of Polygons

For Teachers 3rd Standards
In this lesson on finding the perimeter of rectangles, 3rd graders learn key vocabulary, explore grid paper, and apply their learning to a real-world situation.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Remarkable Rectangles

For Teachers K Standards
Rectangle is SO MUCH like triangle! Those darned angles--they'll get beginning learners! This is a fun way to practice rectangle!
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Rectangle Perimeter 3

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
The purpose of this task is to ask students to write expressions and to consider what it means for two expressions to be equivalent. Aligns with 6.EE.A.
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Other

Nearpod: Area & Perimeter: Rectangle

For Teachers 3rd Standards
In this instructional activity on area and perimeter, 3rd graders will learn how to find the area and perimeter of rectangles by applying formulas.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Finding the Area of a Rectangle

For Teachers 6th Standards
Sixth graders use the area formula for rectangles to solve real world and mathematical problems.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Learning From Limbo

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Using a limbo set, young scholars will participate in learning about perimeter and area of a rectangle. Students will explore how the area and perimeter changes as the limbo pole is lowered. This lesson plan was created by exemplary...
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Homeschool Math

Homeschool Math: Area Versus Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This lesson contrasts area and perimeter and has varied exercises for students about both concepts.
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University of Texas at Austin

Mathematics Teks Toolkit: Pipe Cleaners

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pipe cleaners are used to create the perimeter of a rectangle in order to explore base and height.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Finding the Area Review and Assessment

For Teachers 6th Standards
Sixth graders find the area of rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids by using formulas or by composing into rectangles or triangles.
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Homeschool Math

Homeschool Math: Area of Parallelograms

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
This lesson presents the idea that the area of any right triangle is exactly half of a certain rectangle, and contains varied exercises for young scholars.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Swimming Pool Math

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students will use a swimming pool example to practice finding perimeter and area of different rectangles.
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Other

Nearpod: Geometry: Fall Edition

For Teachers 3rd
In this activity, 3rd graders will use multiplication to find the area of a rectangle.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.rp Converting Square Units

For Teachers 6th Standards
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.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.g Painting a Barn

For Teachers 6th Standards
This task asks students to determine the area of the exterior walls of a barn and to calculate how many gallons of paint would be needed to cover them, as well as the cost of the paint. Aligns with 6.G.A and 6.RP.A.3.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: 'There's Gold in Them There Hills'

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the important characteristics of quadratic relationships by exploring the area of rectangles with a fixed perimeter. This lesson involves tables, graphing and patterns. This Lesson is adapted from a Connected Math Unit:...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Dance Space

For Students K - 1st
In this lesson, students students explore locomotor and non-locomotor movement and calculate the area needed to perform the African-American dance Zudio.

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