• This miniature lab teaches area and perimeter concepts through hands-on activities, problem-solving, and a card game that can be played at three levels
• Learning concepts of area and perimeter in group or individual situations. Distinguish between perimeter and area. Use a ruler to measure perimeter. Use square tiles or a grid to measure area. Understand that shapes with the same area can have different perimeters. Realize that shapes with the same perimeter can have different areas.
• For 1-4 players
• Learn the real life applications of area and perimeter. use measuring tools and mental computation skills. Group play or solitaire.

Surprise! Measures of area and perimeter do not need to be confusing! This miniature lab teaches area and perimeter concepts through hands-on activities, problem-solving, and a card game that can be played at three levels. With the task cards, learners use square tiles and rulers to measure the area and perimeter of square-based shapes. Later task cards present challenges like assembling tiles into a mystery shape with a given area and perimeter. In the card game, players pair shape cards with matching area/perimeter cards. Fence It In is a powerful measurement resource! Includes 9 double-sided task cards, rulers, square tiles, and 50 cards. For 1-4 players. Grades 2 and Up