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Storm into a better understanding of geometry. Using a tornado as a backdrop, scholars practice their skills finding perimeters and areas of rectangles. Learners apply their knowledge of the Pythagorean Theorem to find missing sides of roofs.
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Instructional Ideas
- Revise the natural disaster location to be closer to home to add relevance
- Have class members bring measurements of their houses and yards
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should be familiar with area and perimeter formulas for rectangles
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- The final lesson is missing