WebQuest
Using Area and Perimeter to Design a Fun House
Process
At the computer: Read all directions before you click.
Go to Area Explorer.
- Read everything CAREFULLY.
- Practice finding the area of several figures.
- Copy your favorite figure on graph paper. Tell the area and perimeter of the figure. Don't forget the units on each.
Go to Perimeter Explorer.
- Read everything CAREFULLY.
- Practice finding the area of several figures.
- Copy your favorite figure on graph paper. Tell the area and perimeter of the figure. Don't forget the units on each.
As a final review, go to Math Goodies - Perimeter.
- Read carefully and do exercises 1-3. (You may need to draw them on graph paper.)
- Print page 2 to show your teacher the work sheet.
Now try Math Goodies - Area.
- Read carefully and do exercises 1-3. (You may need to draw them on graph paper.)
- Print page 2 to show your teacher the work sheet.
Congratulations! You are now a Licensed Fun House Architect!
At home
- Measure the length and width of your bedroom and one other room in feet so that you will know what a normal room size is. The rooms you draw will be smaller.
In the classroom:
With your partner:
- Compare the measurements you gathered at home.
- Draw a house on 1cm graph paper.
Your house must have at least three rooms and a perimeter of at least 120 feet. - Figure out how many square feet of carpet you will need for 2 rooms.
Show those measurements in the drawing of the room. - Draw the fence around the yard.
How much fencing will you need? Include the unit. - Draw the front view of your house.
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