VC2M5M02
solve practical problems involving the perimeter and area of regular and irregular shapes using appropriate metric units
- investigating problem situations involving perimeter, for example, ‘How many metres of fencing are required around a paddock, or around a festival event?’
- using efficient ways to calculate the perimeters of rectangles, such as adding the length and width together and doubling the result
- solving measurement problems such as ‘How much carpet would be needed to cover the entire floor of the classroom?’, using square metre templates to directly measure the floor space
- creating a model of a permaculture garden, dividing the area up to provide the most efficient use of space for gardens and walkways, labelling the measure of each area, and calculating the amount of resources needed, for example, compost to cover the vegetable garden
- using a physical geoboard or a virtual geoboard app to recognise the relationship between area and perimeter and solve problems; for example, investigating what is the largest and what is the smallest area that has the same perimeter
- exploring the designs of fishing nets and dwellings of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, investigating the perimeter, area and purpose of the shapes within the designs
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Perimeter Word Problems Worksheet
Get students solving real-life perimeter word problems with a printable worksheet for 3rd and 4th grade.
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Area of 2D Shapes Posters
Area of 2D Shapes - so many rules and formulas to remember!
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Interactive Area Puzzle (Squares and Rectangles)
Find the area of 16 shapes on the board and match the corresponding pieces to reveal a mystery picture.
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Using Units of Measurement Worksheets - Year 5
6 using units of measurement worksheets linked to the Australian Curriculum.
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Number Talks - Measurement Conversion Task Cards
Build number sense skills with this set of 20 task cards.
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Find the Missing Side Interactive Puzzle
Explore perimeter with missing sides with your students using this interactive digital puzzle.
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Frida's Fiesta: Open for Business - Inquiry Project
An inquiry project where students get the opportunity to design their own restaurant.
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Frida's Fiesta: Layout Confusion – Projects
A project where students apply their measurement and fraction knowledge to determine where furniture goes in a restaurant.