🌟 Perimeter Power! 🌟 - Grade 6 Measurement

Hi my fantastic Grade 6 builders! 👋

Today we’re learning about Perimeter — the total distance around the outside of a shape! Whether the shape is regular (all sides equal) or irregular (sides different), we just add up all the sides. Perimeter helps us build fences, measure rooms, and solve real-life problems.

📏🔄

1. What is Perimeter?

Perimeter = Sum of ALL the sides

2. Regular Shapes (Easy Formulas)

⬛

Square
Perimeter = 4 × side

⬛

Rectangle
Perimeter = 2 × (length + width)

▲

Equilateral Triangle
Perimeter = 3 × side

3. Irregular Shapes (Just Add All Sides!)

Example Irregular Shape Sides: 5 cm, 8 cm, 4 cm, 6 cm, 7 cm
Perimeter = 5 + 8 + 4 + 6 + 7 = 30 cm

4. Let’s Practice Together! 🎉

Question 1 (Regular)

A square garden has sides of 12 metres. What is the perimeter?

48 metres
(12 × 4) ⭐

Question 2 (Regular)

A rectangle is 15 cm long and 9 cm wide. What is its perimeter?

48 cm
2 × (15 + 9) ⭐

Question 3 (Irregular)

Find the perimeter of a shape with sides: 6 m, 8 m, 4 m, 5 m, 9 m

32 metres
(6+8+4+5+9) ⭐

5. Perimeter in Real Canadian Life 🇨🇦

• Building a fence around your backyard
• Measuring the border of a hockey rink
• Framing a picture or a window
• Planning a garden or running track
• Wrapping a present with ribbon

You are now a Perimeter Pro! 🌟

Fantastic job! You can now find the perimeter of both regular and irregular shapes.

Try measuring the perimeter of your bedroom or a piece of paper at home!

Love and proud high-fives,
Mrs. Brenda ❤️

📏🏠✨