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Polygon Perimeter Activity

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Perimeter of polygons using string or yarn: cover shows the recording sheet and a page of nine colored shapes to measure
Overview of the hands-on measuring materials
Measuring perimeter with string: students cut string to fit 9 polygons, measure in cm, record it and draw their own shape
Color recording sheet for a partner or small-group measuring task
Color shapes to trace with string: rectangle, star, pentagon, triangle, square, rhombus, parallelogram, hexagon, trapezoid
Shape mat to pair with the color recording sheet
Black-and-white perimeter recording sheet: record the string length in cm for each polygon, then draw one to measure
Ink-saving version of the recording sheet for whole-class copies
Solid black copies of the nine polygons, from a long rectangle to a hexagon and trapezoid, to measure with string
High-contrast shape mat for students who need clearer edges
Outline shapes to measure: rectangle, star, pentagon, triangle, square, rhombus, parallelogram, hexagon, trapezoid
Low-ink shape mat students can color before measuring
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Grade 3, 4, 5

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About This Product

If you are looking for an engaging way to give students practice with perimeter, look no more. This is a Polygon Perimeter Activity that will give students the practice they need at home or in the classroom.

What You Get:

A 5-page low-prep printable math center.

How To Use the Polygon Perimeter Activity:

This is a low prep and easy to use hands-on math center activity that is perfect for stations or small group. Students will use string to trace the polygons on the page. Then, students use rulers to measure perimeter from the string. Student will grasp the concept using a visual approach. There are 9 polygons that students will measure including triangle, hexagon, rhombus, and square. Students will have the chance to draw their own polygon in the box on the page and then find the perimeter of their polygon. Students will love getting to complete this activity alongside their classmates.

I hope you enjoy!

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