Educate NC

Students will create their dream home blue print, on graph/grid paper. Students then must calculate the area and the perimeter of each room. Students can decorate and elaborate each room to make their house inviting. Students must write a paragraph explaining details about their home as well. Can be modified to only require area OR perimeter. Includes example written description and chart of calculated measurements.

Extension activities for early finishers or students who have mastered content. My students loved making their own schedules and the "real life" aspect of some of the choices. It is up to the the teacher to determine how many boxes students need to complete or if they must complete a row vertically, diagonally, horizontally, etc.

This activity is great for third graders who are exploring multiplication and repeated addition, or those who have mastered multiplication and need an extra challenge.