Measuring Perimeter
Materials: pack of assorted polygons, rulers
- Choose 5 polygons. Trace around the polygons.
- Use a ruler to measure the perimeter of each polygon. Write the
measurement above each side. - Write an equation to show how you calculated the perimeter of each
polygon. - Order the shapes from shortest to longest perimeter.
- Calculate the difference in length between the longest and shortest
perimeter. Show your work. - Share your work with a partner.