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Grade 3 Unit 2 ~ Area and Perimeter

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Students read the book Spaghetti and Meatballs for All by Marilyn Burns. They then explored making different seating arrangements as was done in the book. In this student example, it is evident that the number of tables stays the same (7). The tables correspond to area or one square unit each. The number of seats corresponds to the perimeter. As the arrangement of tables is changed, the number of seats, or the perimeter changes. Learn more about Marilyn Burns.

See how students in Ms. Zamora's class completed a similar activity based on Spaghetti and Meatballs for All! Notice the use of grid paper to assist students, and the strategies used to count the perimeter and area of the seating charts.
Area/Perimeter

Indicators:
3.3.3.3 model the concepts of area and perimeter using concrete
materials, nonstandard and standard units.
3.3.3.4 estimate and count to find perimeter,
area, and volume of figures and real-world objects.

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