Geometry Blueprint Slides
Lesson 4 slides connecting geometry to algebra. It reviews perimeter and area formulas, models a 'Dog Park' perimeter problem, and introduces a triangle area challenge, preparing students for geometric blueprinting.
Dog Park Designer Worksheet
A design project worksheet where students calculate missing dimensions for a dog park. It covers perimeter and area of rectangles, as well as a challenge for the area of a triangle.
Dimension Detective Teacher Guide
Facilitation guide for Lesson 4. Highlights tactile strategies for perimeter vs. area, provides modeling guidance for the Dog Park scenario, and offers specific tips for teaching the fractional components of triangle area formulas.