Compare the perimeters of various rectangles with the same area.
Describe the rectangle with the least perimeter for a given area.
Solve problems involving perimeter and area of rectangles.
Finding Area & Perimeter
Mastering Math Manipulatives 4-8
Exploring a Constant Perimeter (Activity 4.5 - p. 118)
Manipulatives Needed - Unit Cubes
When building a corral, the farmer is more concerned about the perimeter and the horse cares more about the area. Why?
Mastering Math Manipulatives 4-8
Exploring a Constant Area (Activity 4.6 - p. 120)
Manipulatives Needed - Unit Cubes
What shape would make them both happy?