Lesson 7 Same Perimeter, Different Shapes
Let’s learn about shapes with the same perimeter.
Warm-up True or False: Sums of Four Numbers
Decide whether each statement is true or false. Be prepared to explain your reasoning.
Activity 1 All Kinds of Shapes
Choose any 3 shapes and find the perimeter of each shape. Explain or show your reasoning.
Find one shape that has the same perimeter as one of the shapes you chose earlier. Be prepared to explain your reasoning.
Activity 2 Draw Your Own
Problem 1
Draw 2 shapes with each perimeter.
12 units
26 units
48 units
Problem 2
With your partner, choose a length. Then, draw your own shape with that perimeter.
Share the shapes you drew and discuss how they are alike and how they are different.
Practice Problem
Problem 1
Draw 2 different shapes with perimeter 20 units.
What strategy did you use to draw your shapes?