Objective: Know and find perimeter of figures.
"A" Level Activities: Choose activities from each day for a maximum of 70 points.
Day 1:
1. Listen to the lesson on perimeter. 5 points
2. Read pgs. 442 finish problems 1-6 on pg. 443. 5 points
3. Use rulers or yard sticks to measure the perimeter of five real objects. Record your answers in your math journal. 5 points
4. In your math Journal describe what perimeter is. Give examples and show how to find the perimeter of a square and a rectangle. 5 points
Day 2:
1. Listen to the lesson on perimeter. 5 points
2. Complete the problems on pg. 444 all. 10 points
3. Do the worksheet " Perimeter." 10 points
4. Using Geoboards make five shapes count the sides and find the perimeter. Record your information in your Math Journal.15 points
Day 3:
1. Listen to the lesson on Perimeter. 5 points
2. Complete the problems on pg. 445 all. 10 points
3. Complete the perimeter worksheet. 10 points
4. Complete the Perimeter Problem Solving sheet. 15 points
"B" Level Activities - Choose only 1.
Day 4:
1. Make up a song using the tune from any song of your choice to explain perimeter and how you measure it. 15 points
2. Develop a game that would help people to remember the way to find the perimeter of a figure. 15 points
3. Make up a dance to show the meaning of perimeter and how you would find it. 15 points
"A" Level Activities - Choose only 1.
For these activities you may work alone, with a partner or with a group.
1. Create a visual that represents perimeter . You may use any crayons, paints, or markers ect. 15 points
2. Write a play or a story in which perimeter is the main character. Their character must represent its definition and how you find the perimeter of a figure.
Be willing to share with the class. You may use anything in the class or from home to design the props or costumes. 15 points
3. On the computer, create a brochure explaining perimeter. Use pictures, or any other means to "teach" someone about perimeter. 15 points
Grading Scale
> 85 points = A > 70 points = B > 55 points = C
Anything less is unacceptable.