Perimeter of Polygons Lesson Plan: Measurement and Data
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Perimeter of Polygons Lesson Plan.
This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Perimeter of Polygons, and supports the standard of solving real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons. Students demonstrate understanding through a variety of projects.
Step 1: ACTIVATE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
Prompt students to imagine they’re using a map to plan a run. Display this image:
Ask students:
- How can you calculate the total distance you’d run if you follow the red path?
Step 2: BUILD KNOWLEDGE
- Read the description on the Perimeter of Polygons topic page.
- Play the Movie, pausing to check for understanding.
Step 3: APPLY and ASSESS
Assign Perimeter of Polygons Challenge and Quiz, prompting students to apply essential literacy skills while demonstrating what they learned about this topic.
Step 4: DEEPEN and EXTEND
Students express what they learned about finding the perimeter of polygons while practicing essential literacy skills with one or more of the following activities. Differentiate by assigning ones that meet individual student needs.
- Make-a-Movie: Produce a tutorial explaining how to determine the perimeter of your classroom.
- Make-a-Map: Create a concept map sequencing the steps to determine the perimeter of a playground.
- Creative Coding: Code a math problem about finding the perimeter of a polygon. Challenge a classmate to solve.
More to Explore
Area Builder: Create shapes using colorful blocks and explore the perimeter and area.
Related BrainPOP Topics: Deepen understanding of measurement with these topics: Intro to Area, Polygons, and Area of Polygons.
Teacher Support Resources:
- Pause Point Overview: Video tutorial showing how Pause Points actively engage students to stop, think, and express ideas.
- Learning Activities Modifications: Strategies to meet ELL and other instructional and student needs.
- Learning Activities Support: Resources for best practices using BrainPOP.
