Howard County Schools
Building a Playground
Scholars crave practical application. Let them use the different models of a quadratic function to plan the size and shape of a school playground. They convert between the different forms and maximize area.
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Perimeter and Area of Rectangles 1
In this measurement worksheet, students study the different rectangles and then use the given measurements to find the perimeter and area for each.
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Minimize Perimeter
Students use the graph and equation of a perimeter function to find characteristics that minimizes the perimeter of a rectangle. They comprehend that in business situations, such as packaging and city planning, minimizing perimeter is an...
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Area
In this area worksheet, 10th graders solve 7 various types of problems by finding the area of various shapes in geometry. First, they determine what happens to the area and perimeter of a rectangle when the length and width are doubled....
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Investigate Perimeter
In this perimeter learning exercise, students are given perimeter and draw 3 different squares or rectangles on given grids, using those given measurements, then complete 2 related questions.
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Area and Perimeter
In this area and perimeter worksheet, students solve and complete 4 various types of problems. First, they find the perimeter and area of each shape illustrated. Then, students draw a shape made of rectangles that has a given area.
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Area of Complex Figures
Fifth graders use formulas for calculating areas of squares and rectangles to find area of complex figure, compare their own ideas with their classmates' ideas, and recognize that there are multiple methods for finding area of complex...
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Area and Perimeter of Various Shapes (H)
In this area and perimeter activity, students find the area and perimeter of various shapes with numbers containing decimals. Students complete 6 problems.
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Double, Double: Looking at the Effect of Change on Perimeter, Area and Volume
Students explore perimeter, volume, and area. In this math instructional activity, students explore how changes in dimensions of geometric shapes affect the perimeter, area and volume of the various shapes. Students investigate the...
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Circumference and Area
In this circumference and area instructional activity, 10th graders solve nine problems relating to geometric shapes. They find the circumference of a circle and the perimeter of a triangle and a six-sided figure. Students also find the...
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Geometry: Area Project
Sixth graders identify and use area formulas for finding the area of geometric shapes.
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Perimeter: Post Test
In this perimeter worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about solving problems and rules regarding perimeter. Students complete 10 questions total.
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Calculating Surface Area
For this surface area worksheet, students find the surface are of cubes and rectangular prisms. This one-page worksheet contains 3 problems.
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Geometry: Calculating Area
In this calculating area worksheet, students find the area of complex shapes. This one-page worksheet contains 6 multi-step problems.
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Shapes and Their Insides
Learners follow a series of instructions for drawing and coloring different shapes in order to learn the difference between the perimeter and area of a polygon. Then they are asked to find the perimeter and area of a 3x4 rectangular...
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Can You Build It?
Students investigate the concept of perimeter. They design there own figure and measure the perimeter of it. The instructional activity is given the context of the shape being a path that is traveled by a ladybug. This provides the shape...
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Pacing a Gunther Chain
Students pace a Gunther Chain, a measurement used by foresters to determine distance and area. They discuss that pacing is individualized depending on age, gender, etc. They practice to find an average pace. Teams estimate, pace and...
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Relationship Between Area and Perimeter
In this area and perimeter learning exercise, students find the perimeter of 1 of a pair of rectangles with the same area. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Perimeter and Area of Rectangles (A)
In this perimeter and area worksheet, learners calculate the perimeter and area of rectangles that are measured in centimeters containing numbers with decimals. Students complete 4 problems.
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Linking Length, Perimeter, Area, and Volume
Students explore measurements of rectangles. In this measurement comparison instructional activity, students discover the length, width, perimeter, and area of two different rectangles. Students record their measurements on a chart to...
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Finding Area
Seventh graders explore the concept of area. In this area instructional activity, 7th graders determine what measurements are necessary to find the area of a rectangle and circle. Students use area formulas to calculate area or...
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Discovering the Area and Perimeter of Triangles
Eighth graders identify how to find the area and perimeter of rectangles and triangles. They discuss their understanding of area and perimeter and how the two concepts are applied in the real world. Finally, 8th graders determine the...
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Building Storm Shelters
Sixth graders explore area and perimeter. In this online interactive area and perimeter lesson plan, 6th graders investigate why the perimeter of rectangles can vary considerably even when the area is held constant. Students construct...
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Quadrilaterals
In this quadrilaterals worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include the quadrilateral family and properties. First, they determine the area of a rectangle given the perimeter and length. Then, students determine the...