Mathematics - Geometry - Perimeter and Area - Perimeter of polygons - Fence the Garden
Show a garden plot (rectangle). 'You need to buy fencing for all around your garden. The garden is 5m long and 3m wide. How much fencing do you need?' Options: 8m, 15m, 16m, 30m. Do 4 'how much fence?' scenarios with different shapes. Students discover perimeter = the distance AROUND a shape.