Perimeter of rectilinear figures in cm and m worksheet

The worksheet provides a series of engaging activities aimed at teaching students how to measure and calculate the perimeter of rectilinear figures in both centimetres and metres. In Activity 1, students are encouraged to use various measuring tools like rulers, tape measures, and trundle wheels to measure the perimeter of diverse items, ranging from an exercise book to the school playground, including rectilinear shapes. They record their measurements and calculate the perimeter, then swap their findings with a partner for verification.

Subsequent activities delve deeper into the concept of perimeter. Activity 2 involves drawing rectilinear shapes on squared paper and then exchanging these drawings with a partner to calculate the perimeter. In Activity 3, the challenge is to draw rectangles with a specific perimeter and explore different configurations that maintain the same perimeter. Activity 4 presents pre-prepared rectangles with known measurements for perimeter calculation, while Activity 5 introduces shapes with missing lengths, where the total perimeter is given, and students must determine the missing measurements. Finally, Activity 6 offers a hands-on task where students use squares to create shapes with the largest and smallest possible perimeters, fostering an understanding of how shape affects perimeter. Variations in these activities include using mixed units of measurement and changing the number of squares or the length of their sides, enhancing students' grasp of the objective to measure and calculate perimeters in various units.