Area Lesson

Area Lesson

Open Ended

What is "area"?

Open Ended

What is perimeter?

Area: the amount of surface inside a 2-dimensional shape.

Perimeter: the measurement around a shape.

Multiple Choice

Tom is doing an art project. Tom wants to find out how much room on his paper he has to paint. Does he need to find the area or perimeter?

• area

• perimeter

• neither

Multiple Choice

Tom wants to add a border to his art piece. He wants to know how long around his border should be. Does he need to find the area or perimeter?

• area

• perimeter

• neither

Multiple Choice

Tom wants to make a Christmas glass globe ornament. He wants to know how much space he has to fill it with glitter. Does he need to find the area or perimeter?

• area

• perimeter

• neither