What this lesson teaches
This activity helps students understand the concept of perimeter by measuring distances around objects.
Explore your surroundings while measuring the perimeter of fun shapes!
Sign in to start the full activity flow, save this lesson, print a learner version, and track XP. The preview below is public so parents and educators can evaluate the activity before joining.
This activity helps students understand the concept of perimeter by measuring distances around objects.
Hands-on activities engage students and make learning interactive. Measuring real objects helps solidify abstract concepts like perimeter.
1. Choose a shape around you to measure. 2. Use the measuring tape to find one side's length. 3. Record the length in your notebook. 4. Measure the other sides in the same way. 5. Add all the lengths together to find the perimeter. 6. What did you notice?