Area and Perimeter
Perimeter and Area
Class Objectives
 To understand the term perimeter
 To understand the term Area
 To find the area and perimeter of a
given shape
 To use a ruler to find a perimeter and
area of a shape.
Perimeter
What is the
perimeter of a
shape?
 Find the perimeter
of these shapes
 Count the squares
around to find the
perimeter!
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Find the Area of these shapes
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How do we find the
Area of a Shape?
What is the simple way
of finding it’s area?
Do you know the
formula for finding Area
Area=Length x Width
Or A= L x W
Doing your Work!
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When finding the
perimeter or Area of
a shape, use the
method you find
easiest !!!!!!!
Plenary
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What is the
Perimeter?
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What is the Area of
a shape?
The distance all
the way around
a shape
The amount
of space it
takes up
How can we find the
perimeter of this shape ?
2 cm
7 cm
4 cm
6 cm
Now try these problems!!!
9m
5m
5 cm
3 cm
2 cm
3m
4m
1cm
9cm
You are Great Problem Solvers!