Measurement: Measuring Perimeter

Today we are going to be looking at measuring perimeter.

Important Definitions:

Polygon: Any 2D shape formed with straight lines.

Scale: Representing a larger shape with a smaller size in order to fit on paper.

When done copying:

• Take a piece of paper and cut it into four triangles.
• Use these to make a polygon. (with three, four, five sides)
  
  
  
  
• give it to a friend and have them try to measure it.