Area and perimeter are fundamental concepts that are used in many aspects of everyday life without often being noticed. They are important for determining material needs in masonry, analyzing play areas and tendencies in sports, calculating material requirements and pattern symmetry in fashion, establishing boundaries and capacities for land use, and allow many professions to function effectively. Understanding area and perimeter can help address questions about quantities, layouts, and dimensions that arise in a variety of contexts.
2. Rectangles in Life We can observe many obvious uses of rectangles in our lives. So prevalent that we might not even notice them.
3. Area and Perimeter The use of rectangles and the understanding of area and perimeter surround us. Many professions utilize this basic understanding.
4. Masonry How much material will be needed? What pattern will yield symmetry? What are my material sizes?
5. Sports Importance of quadrants. Areas of play, analyzing batting/pitching tendencies. Tennis, golf, boxing
6. Fashion How much material will be required? Pattern symmetry. Sales areas for different product lines.
8. Assessment Describe area and perimeter and relate it to life. Explain that perimeter and area are related. Work collaboratively Share how parents use area/perimeter.
