Here is a real-life lesson! Learners must plan the dimensions of a rectangular fence to reign in a runaway dog. They survey what shape and size fence is needed and use formulas to find perimeter and area of the fence. They explore what happens to measurements of a two-dimensional shape when it changes in some way. Consider varying the polygons to differentiate instruction.

Common Core

3.MD.D.8 4.MD.A.3 6.G.A.1 7.G.B.6 MP4