Perimeter and Area

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1) Perimeter and Area
Grades: 3-4
Summary: Everything you wanted to know about Perimeter and Area.  After a brief lesson, there are three levels to complete for each perimeter and area.

How to integrate:  Modeled, Shared
A great way to introduce the unit to the class and follow up with simple activities.

2) Math Playground - Perimeter and Area
Grades: 3-4
Summary: More practice on finding perimeter and area using the length and the width.  There are 10 questions in total and the rule is movable.

How to integrate: Modeled, Shared
It's all about practice, practice, practice!

3) Shape Surveyor
Grades: 3-5
Summary: Calculate the area and the perimeter of the rectangles given.  For each correct answer you get a piece of the puzzle.  Collect all pieces to win!

How to integrate: Modeled, Shared
Add a little fun by asking them to collect pieces together and solve the puzzle.



4) National Numeracy Area
Grades: 1-5
Summary:  This is a great interactive teaching tool to show students how to calculate area on a grid.

How to integrate: Modeled
This teaching tool will help show students how to use blocks to cover area as well as calculate perimeter.

5) Cyberchase Airline Builder
Grades: 3-5
Summary:  This is a great game for students to practice area and perimeter by building their own aircraft.  For each airliner they create they will see how many people fits into the ship (area) and how many rods it took to create it (perimeter).

How to integrate: Shared, Independent
This is a great game for students to practice on their own.

6) Learn Alberta - Perimeter
Grades: 2-3
Summary: Measuring and Recording Perimeter and Constructing Shapes from Learn Alberta is about collecting crystals from completing activities.

Measuring and Recording Perimeter has four crystals
Constructing Shapes has three crystals

How to integrate: Shared, Independent
This is an excellent game for student to get the concept of perimeter.

7) Tile the Floor
Grades: 3-4
Summary: Tile the floor by counting the tiles to see how many you need.

How to integrate: Shared, Independent
This is a great into to area.