Perimeter, Area, and Volume
| Site: | Young Education |
| Course: | Measurement and Geometry Basics |
| Book: | Perimeter, Area, and Volume |
| Printed by: | Guest user |
| Date: | Friday, 25 September 2026, 2:38 AM |
1. Perimeter
Learning outcomes
- I can define perimeter as the distance around a two-dimensional shape.
- I can calculate the perimeter of rectangles, squares, and other polygons.
- I can determine missing side lengths when finding perimeter.
- I can solve real-world problems involving perimeter.
- I can explain the difference between perimeter and area.
2. Area of Rectangles and Squares
Learning outcomes
- I can define area as the amount of space inside a two-dimensional shape.
- I can identify and use square units when measuring area.
- I can calculate the area of rectangles using length × width.
- I can calculate the area of squares using side × side.
- I can solve practical problems involving area.
3. Area of Triangles and Composite Shapes
Learning outcomes
- I can calculate the area of a triangle using the appropriate formula.
- I can identify the base and height of a triangle.
- I can break composite shapes into simpler shapes.
- I can calculate the total area of composite figures.
- I can apply area calculations to real-world situations.
4. Volume of Rectangular Prisms
Learning outcomes
- I can define volume as the amount of space inside a three-dimensional object.
- I can identify and use cubic units when measuring volume.
- I can calculate the volume of rectangular prisms using length × width × height.
- I can compare the volumes of different objects.
- I can solve practical problems involving volume.
5. Surface Area
Learning outcomes
- I can define surface area as the total area of all faces of a three-dimensional object.
- I can identify the faces of common three-dimensional figures.
- I can use nets to visualize three-dimensional shapes.
- I can calculate the surface area of rectangular prisms and cubes.
- I can apply surface area concepts to packaging, design, and real-world problems.