Finding Perimeter and Circumference

This is a link page for a lesson about perimeter. Students in grades 4-5 would benefit the most from the information provided here. After the students master perimeter of rectangles and squares, move onto the circumference of circles.

Perimeter PowerPoint Presentation	The power point presentation about perimeter explains how to measure the perimeter of an object. Perimeters of rectangles, squares and other objects with straight sides are the focus of this PowerPoint slide show.
Finding Perimeter Worksheet	This worksheet has five questions based on the information provided in the slide show. All are problems on figuring perimeter. The worksheet is in a pdf format, so it should come up easily on most computers. These questions will help determine if the students understood what was presented in the PowerPoint slide show.
Finding Perimeter Worksheet Answer Key	This answer key has all the answers filled in boxes so the answers are easy to find. The answer key is also in pdf format.

Web Resources

Wrap-up for Perimeter and Circumference

After perimeter and circumference are understood, try measuring things around the classroom or home. See what objects have the same perimeter as others. Find out the difference in circumferences of different size circles.

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Andrea Klee: aklee@nmu.edu