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Is There Mystery in Measurement? Lesson PlanIs There Mystery in Measurement? Lesson Plan
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Is There Mystery in Measurement?

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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.

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area of polygons, area, perimeter of polygons, perimeter

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area of polygons, measuring area, measuring perimeter, perimeter of polygons, math
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Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice

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