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PERIMETER AND AREA
Measurement
Purpose: To understand perimeter and area and design shapes according to specifications
Skill: Perimeter and area
Number of people: One or small group working together.
Directions:
1. Look at the designs below and build them with the blocks.
2. Change each one to make a new one with the same area, but a shorter perimeter.
3. Change each to make a new design that has the same area and perimeter but a different shape.
4. Remove a block so that each perimeter is greater than it was.
5. Make a design that has an area of 6 square units and:
a) and a perimeter of 14 units
b) a perimeter of 12 units
c) a perimeter of 10 units.
6. Which of your designs would you recommend for the shape of a swimming pool?