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Perimeter Lesson Plan #2

Subject: Math: Special Education: Sixth-Eighth Grade

Lesson Topic: Perimeter of Rectangles
Length of class: 35-40 minutes
Materials: Worksheet, mini square manipulatives, pencil, and colored
pencils.
State Core Standard Alignment: Standard 3.MD.8: Solve real-world and mathematical
problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side
lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and
different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.

Learning Objective: Students will be able to recognize and explain the different counting
techniques that can be used to find a perimeter of rectangles.

Introduction: Review the definitions of perimeter, by asking the class to define what a
perimeter is. Take several responses to get an idea of what the students remember from previous
lesson.
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First Stage
- Assess prior knowledge on what the students remember about measuring their puzzle
boxes.
- Ask the students clarifying questions before moving on.
- Give the students a rectangle cut out of graph paper, so they are able count the squares
units.
- Ask the students to find the perimeter of the rectangle ANY way they can.
- Ask 2 or 3 students to demonstrate to the class how they found the area and perimeter.
- Sharing feedback with the class and then demonstrating how I (teacher role) can find the
perimeter.
Time 5-10 Minutes
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Second Stage
- Grouping the class back together, I will then demonstrate how to count all the squares in
the rectangle. By doing this I can demonstrate that this is another way to find the
perimeter.
- Showing the students what the inside of a rectangle can look like and understanding that
the perimeter can be a simply way of thinking.
- Getting feedback from the students before moving on.
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- Drawing and counting these steps on the board for students to slowly follow along with
me.
Time: 5-10 Minutes

Third Stage/Individual
- Once the steps have been clarified I will ask each student to raise their hand if they are
ready to begin finding a perimeter.
- Handout the worksheet that is attached to this lesson.
- First, explaining in detail the directions in finding the perimeter of the rectangles.
- Scaffolding around the room and answering questions if applied.
- Reminding the students that they can shade with their colored pencils to help them count
each square.
- Each table will have mini manipulatives to help their counting and showing how much
quantity is shown in the rectangle.
Time: 10-15 Minutes
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Student Assessment/ Evaluation

- Have several students present their method for finding the perimeter of one of the
rectangles.
- Verbal responses to questions and participation in activities will provide feedback on how
well students understand the concepts.

Time: 5-10 Minutes

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Name ____________________

Perimeter of Rectangles:

1) 2)

Perimeter ________ Perimeter ________

3)

Perimeter _______

4)
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Perimeter _______