Polygon Perimeter Activity

- Year groups
- Years 4–6 (Key Stage 2)
- File type
- Preparation
- Print ready
- Subject
- Geometry, Maths
- Topic
- Maths Activity, Geometry Activity
- Resource types
- Activities
- Preparation
- Print ready
From the author
About this resource
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 maths centre.
How To Use the Polygon Perimeter Activity:
This is a low prep and easy to use hands-on maths centre 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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In the classroom
Teaching tips & learning objectives
Learning objectives
Measure the perimeter of a polygon in centimetres
Find the perimeter of a polygon they draw themselves
Teaching tips
Each student needs string or wool and a centimetre ruler to measure the traced edges.
Skills covered
Measurement — students cut string to each polygon's outline and measure it with a ruler
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Concepts & topics
Core concepts
Perimeter
Polygons
Centimetres
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