📐 Topic Summary
Area is the amount of space inside a two-dimensional shape, like a rectangle or a square. We measure it in square units (e.g., square inches, square meters). Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape. Think of it like building a fence around a yard! We measure perimeter in regular units (e.g., inches, meters).
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Area |
A. The distance around a shape |
| 2. Perimeter |
B. A four-sided shape with two pairs of parallel sides |
| 3. Square Unit |
C. The amount of space inside a shape |
| 4. Rectangle |
D. A unit used to measure area (e.g., square inch) |
| 5. Length |
E. The longer side of a rectangle |
✏️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Use the words area, perimeter, length, width, and square units to complete the paragraph.
To find the ______ of a rectangle, you multiply the ______ by the ______. The answer is always in ______. To find the ______ of a rectangle, you add up all the sides.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you have 24 inches of string. What is the largest area rectangle you can make using all the string for the perimeter? Explain your thinking.