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Teach area and perimeter with this engaging hands-on activity created by Terry Palmieri.
Students will use 1" graph paper, choose a section, and find the area and perimeter of it. Each child's work will be unique as he cuts out a shape from graph paper, then counts the 1" squares to find Area and counts the 1" units around the outside edges to find Perimeter. This same activity can be done over and over again with different results, ensuring children really understand the concept. It's SO much MORE than just a worksheet!
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good activity
September 24, 2011
Thanks, Coleen!
Glad you like it. It has always been a fun activity for my 2nd graders.
Have a great year!
Terry (BZTeacher)
September 24, 2011
Terry Palmieri specializes in the development and implementation of standard-based educational math and literacy activities for students in K - 2nd grade. During her 25 years of experience as a classroom teacher for students in the first three grade levels, she gravitated toward the use and development of interactive center activities to maximize learning. Positive feedback from colleagues who participated in her local and statewide workshops prompted Terry to share this experience-based expertise with other educators through her teacher-friendly math activity resources. Terry served as the Math Specialist in a Primary Project Child classroom with the Palm Beach County School Board for 5 years. She continues to develop standard-based educational math and literacy activities for students in K - 2nd grade. Her students' success with innovative interactive center activities and their enthusiasm for learning ignites her passion for continuous improvement.
