Perimeter Lesson Plans 4th Grade. Our introduction to perimeter lesson plan teaches students what perimeter is and how to measure it. Perimeter can be measured by using a formula or counting the units on each side of a shape.
To determine the perimeter of a square you can add the length of all four sides of the square together. Students complete practice problems where they find the perimeter of polygons and other objects. Plan your 60 minute lesson in math or perimeter determining measurements with helpful tips from melissa romano.
Write the definition on the board.
Our introduction to perimeter lesson plan teaches students what perimeter is and how to measure it. Draw a few figures on the board along with the lengths of their sides. Play the video perimeter by math antics for the class to introduce the concept of perimeter. In this lesson students construct rectangles to build conceptual understanding of area and perimeter and then work on a real life problem.
