Unit 7, Lesson 13
Shapes and Play
Grade 3
Preparation
Lesson Narrative
In previous lessons, students learned how to identify different types of quadrilaterals, find the perimeter of different shapes, and draw shapes with the same area and different perimeters or the same perimeter and different areas. In this lesson, students put all of this knowledge together to design a small park with specific features, then describe the area and perimeter of features in the park. Students also solve area and perimeter problems that involve the features of a park.
- Action and Expression
- MLR8
- Draw and describe (orally) a design for a real-world rectangular space using constraints related to area and perimeter.
- Let’s design a park.
Required Preparation
None
Modify the Launch of Activity 1, “Design a Park,” by inviting students to design a park for both people and wildlife. Substitute the features listed in the activity with the following options:
- butterfly garden
- duck pond
- pedal boat
- fruit orchard
- grove of shade trees
- dirt path
- wooden bench
- fountain
- feature of choice
Environmental Principles & Concepts
Teacher Reflection Questions
What methods are students most often using to find perimeter and area? What methods do you want students to practice using more frequently?