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| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Perimeter |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Perimeter
Elementary to Middle School (Grades 3-6)
Mathematics
30 Minutes
20
This lesson aligns with the Common Core Standards for Mathematics, focusing on measurement and geometric reasoning.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Perimeter | 5 | Briefly explain what perimeter is and its relevance in geometry. |
| 2 | Demonstration | 5 | Use examples (shapes like squares, rectangles) to demonstrate how to calculate perimeter. Show the formula. |
| 3 | Distribution of Printable Cards | 5 | Hand out the printable perimeter cards to each student for them to fill in during the lesson. |
| 4 | Guided Practice | 10 | Work through a few problems as a class. Students fill out their cards as you go. Ask them to show their work. |
| 5 | Independent Practice | 5 | Students complete additional perimeter problems on their cards individually. |
| 6 | Collect or Check Cards | 3 | Randomly check or collect the filled perimeter cards to assess understanding without individual presentations. |
| 7 | Homework Assignment | 2 | Assign homework related to perimeter for students to complete at home. |
“Good morning, class! Today, we are going to explore an exciting topic in mathematics: perimeter. Can anyone tell me what they think perimeter means? (Pause for responses) That’s right! The perimeter is the distance around a shape. It’s important because it helps us understand the size of an object’s boundary. For example, when we want to build a fence around a yard or track the distance of a running path, we need to know how to calculate perimeter. Let’s get started!”
“Now, I’m going to show you how to calculate the perimeter of some common shapes. Let’s start with a square. Does anyone know the formula for finding the perimeter of a square? (Pause for responses) Great! The formula is P = 4s, where ‘s’ is the length of one side. So, if one side of a square is 4 units long, what is the perimeter? (Guide students through the calculation) Yes, 16 units!
Now, let’s look at a rectangle. The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is P = 2l + 2w, where ‘l’ is the length and ‘w’ is the width. If we have a rectangle that is 5 units long and 3 units wide, can anyone tell me the perimeter? (Allow students to work through it) Exactly, it’s 16 units! Excellent job, everyone!”
“Now it’s time for you all to get hands-on! I’m going to pass out some printable perimeter cards. Each card features different geometric shapes for you to work on. Please take one and look it over. You will be filling in the perimeter for each shape. If you need scissors to cut out any parts of your card, feel free to use them. I want everyone to have their card ready for our next activity. (Distribute cards) Does everyone have one? Great!”
“Let’s work through a few examples together! I will write a shape on the board, and I want you to calculate its perimeter and show your work on your cards. First up, let’s say we have a triangle with sides of 3 units, 4 units, and 5 units. How do we calculate that? (Guide students) Right! We simply add the lengths of all the sides. What’s the perimeter? (Encourage them to answer) Yes, it’s 12 units!
Now let’s try another shape. How about a rectangle with a length of 6 units and a width of 2 units? Who can calculate the perimeter and show their work? (Walk through the calculations) Excellent! Now, keep filling out your perimeter cards as we go along.”
“Now it’s your turn! I want each of you to take a few moments to complete the remaining problems on your cards by yourselves. Remember to show your work, and if you have any questions, just raise your hand. You have about 5 minutes to finish this up. Ready, set, go!”
“Time’s up! Please pass your perimeter cards to the front of the class. I’m going to randomly check some of your cards to see how everyone is doing. Remember, this is just to assess your understanding, so don’t worry if something isn’t perfect! (Collect and check a few cards) Thank you! You all did a fantastic job!”
“For homework, I would like you to complete the perimeter problems that I’m assigning. You’ll find them on the last page of your worksheet. Make sure to complete it by our next class. You can submit your homework electronically or in the designated homework bin at the front of the room. Does anyone have any questions about the homework? (Pause for questions) Great! I look forward to seeing your work!”
Calculate the perimeter of the following shapes and show your work:
A triangle has sides of lengths 7 units, 10 units, and 5 units. What is the perimeter of the triangle? Show your calculations step-by-step.
If a rectangle's perimeter is 30 units and the length is 12 units, what is the width of the rectangle? Use the perimeter formula to find the answer.
Draw a shape of your choice (a square, rectangle, or triangle) and label the dimensions. Calculate the perimeter of your shape and show your work.
A fence is going to be placed around a rectangular garden that is 10 meters long and 4 meters wide. What will be the total length of the fence needed?
If the side length of a square is doubled, how does this affect the perimeter? Calculate the perimeter of the original square with a side length of 6 units, and then calculate the perimeter of the new square after doubling.
Challenge Question: A playground is in the shape of a rectangle with a length that is 3 times its width. If the perimeter of the playground is 48 meters, what are the dimensions of the playground?
Write a brief paragraph explaining why knowing how to calculate perimeter is useful in real-life situations, giving at least two examples.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the term "perimeter" refer to? | |
| What is the formula for calculating the perimeter of a square? | |
| How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle? | |
| If a square has a side length of 4 units, what is its perimeter? | |
| What is the perimeter of a rectangle that is 5 units long and 3 units wide? | |
| How do you find the perimeter of a triangle with side lengths of 3 units, 4 units, and 5 units? | |
| If a rectangle has a length of 6 units and a width of 2 units, what is its perimeter? | |
| Why is it important to know how to calculate perimeter? | |
| How can you apply the concept of perimeter in real-life situations? | |
| What materials can you use when working with your perimeter cards during class? |