About Lesson
Math Lab Activity
– Calculating Area and Perimeter of a Room
Objectives:
- Students will be able to apply their knowledge of area and perimeter to calculate the dimensions of a room.
- Students will be able to use a variety of measurement tools to collect data.
- Students will be able to communicate their findings clearly and concisely.
Materials:
- Measuring tape
- Pencil and paper
Procedure:
- Choose a room in your house.
- Use a measuring tape to measure the length, width, and height of the room.
- Calculate the area and perimeter of the room.
- Record your findings in a table.
- Answer the following questions:
- What is the area of the room?
- What is the perimeter of the room?
- What shape is the room?
- How did you use the dimensions of the room to calculate the area and perimeter?
Hints:
- If the room has a complex shape, such as a bay window or a closet, you may need to break it down into simpler shapes to calculate the area and perimeter.
- Be sure to label your table accurately and use units of measurement consistently.
- Proofread your work carefully before submitting it.
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- Students can compare the area and perimeter of different rooms in their house.
- Students can research the different ways that architects and builders calculate the area and perimeter of rooms.