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What topic	Perimeter
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Mathematics Lesson Plan: Perimeter

Grade Level: 3

Duration: 30 Minutes

Objective

Students will understand the concept of perimeter as the distance around a shape by measuring and calculating the perimeter of various geometric figures.

Materials Needed

• Rulers
• Graph paper
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets with shapes (rectangle, square, triangle)

Standards

• CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.MD.D.8: Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons.

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 Minutes)

• Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what the perimeter is. Allow a few students to share their thoughts.
• Introduce the definition of perimeter: Perimeter is the total distance around a shape.
• Explain that to find the perimeter, we will add up the lengths of all the sides of a shape.

Direct Instruction (10 Minutes)

• Draw a square on the whiteboard and label the sides as 2 inches each.
• Demonstrate how to calculate perimeter:
  • Write the formula: Perimeter = side1 + side2 + side3 + side4
  • Calculate the perimeter: ( P = 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8 ) inches.
• Repeat the process with a rectangle (3 inches x 5 inches):
  • Write the formula: P = 2(length + width)
  • Calculate: ( P = 2(3 + 5) = 2(8) = 16 ) inches.

Guided Practice (10 Minutes)

• Distribute graph paper worksheets with various shapes (rectangles, squares, triangles).
• In pairs, students will measure the sides of each shape using a ruler and calculate the perimeter.
• Circulate the classroom to assist students and clarify any misconceptions.

Independent Practice (5 Minutes)

• Have students complete a few more perimeter problems on their own from the worksheet.

Wrap-Up (5 Minutes)

• Recap what perimeter is and how we calculate it. Ask students to share one thing they learned today.
• Highlight that understanding perimeter helps us in real life, such as when putting a fence around a yard.

Homework

Tasks

1. Calculate the perimeter of the following shapes:
   • A rectangle with a length of 4 inches and a width of 2 inches.
   • A square with each side measuring 5 yards.
   • A triangle with sides measuring 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm.

Answers

1. Rectangle: [ P = 2(length + width) = 2(4 + 2) = 2(6) = 12 \text{ inches} ]

2. Square: [ P = side1 + side2 + side3 + side4 = 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20 \text{ yards} ]

3. Triangle: [ P = 3 + 4 + 5 = 12 \text{ cm} ]

Conclusion

This lesson provides students with a foundational understanding of perimeter, reinforcing measurement skills while linking geometric concepts to real-world applications.