3. Area and Perimeter

4. Perimeter and Area Class Objectives To understand the term perimeter To understand the term perimeter To understand the term Area To understand the term Area To find the area and perimeter of a given shape To find the area and perimeter of a given shape To use a ruler to find a perimeter and area of a shape. To use a ruler to find a perimeter and area of a shape.

5. Perimeter What is the perimeter of a shape? What is the perimeter of a shape? Find the perimeter of these shapes Find the perimeter of these shapes Count the squares around to find the perimeter! Count the squares around to find the perimeter!

6. Find the Area of these shapes How do we find the Area of a Shape? How do we find the Area of a Shape? What is the simple way of finding it ’ s area? What is the simple way of finding it ’ s area? Do you know the formula for finding Area Do you know the formula for finding Area Area=Length x Width Area=Length x Width Or A= L x W Or A= L x W

7. Doing your Work! When finding the perimeter or Area of a shape, use the method you find easiest !!!!!!! When finding the perimeter or Area of a shape, use the method you find easiest !!!!!!!

8. Plenary What is the Perimeter? What is the Perimeter? What is the Area of a shape? The distance all the way around a shape The amount of space it takes up

9. How can we find the perimeter of this shape ? 6 cm 4 cm 7 cm 2 cm

10. Now try these problems!!! 4m 9m 5m 3m 9cm 1cm 3 cm2 cm 5 cm

11. You are Great Problem Solvers!