Turn young mathematicians into landscape architects with this four-lesson series on area and perimeter. Beginning with a basic introduction to calculating perimeter and area using non-standard units of measurement, this instructional unit concludes with children designing their dream backyards complete with trampolines, pools, and much more. 

Concepts

area, perimeter, length, measurement, polygons, 2-d shapes

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Extend the lessons by taking students onto the school grounds and having them measure the area and perimeter of different objects they see
• Use different kinds of non-standard units, comparing measurements and discussing the need for a standard system of units

Pros

• Each lesson offers ideas for reteaching or extending student learning
• A pre-assessment, exit slips, and a summative assessment are included with the unit
• Supporting worksheets and templates are provided for each lesson
• Includes a rubric for assessing student work

Cons

• None

Common Core

2.G.A.2 3.MD.C.5.a 3.MD.C.5.b 3.MD.C.6 3.MD.D.8 4.MD.A.3 MP4 MP6 MP7