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Area and Perimeter

Grade 445 min

Learning Objective

I can find the area and perimeter of squares and rectangles using formulas.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

How to Find Area and Perimeter | Educational Rap for Math Curriculum

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“A rectangle has a length of 11 cm and a width of 5 cm. What is the area and perimeter of the rectangle? A square has sides that are each 7 meters long. What is the area and perimeter of the square? A rectangular garden is 10 feet wide and 12 feet long. How much fencing is needed to enclose the garden (perimeter), and how much space is available for planting (area)?”

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