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Discover the distance all the way around. The video introduces the concept of the perimeter of a figure. An explanation shows how to find the perimeter of a variety of polygons along with regular polygons. The presentation highlights the importance of using units when determining a perimeter.
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask classmates to create polygons with given number of sides and perimeter
- Lead a discussion on why it is important to use units
Classroom Considerations
- The class should be comfortable with finding sums of multiple numbers
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Uses animations to keep track of sums
- Points out shortcuts that work for regular polygons
Cons
- None