Area and Perimeter Legos Camp
In this class students will have the opportunity to blend creativity with mathematical thinking as we use Legos to explore and model perimeter and area in rectangles and squares.
Liz Malone
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(451)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 in-class hoursAssessment
Learners will be assessed continuously through observation, questioning, and discussion as we design, create, and share our ideas throughout our time together. Learners will also have an opportunity to use a rubric to reflect on and self assess their own learning.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 5
LEGOS...math...and your own creativity - the ultimate combination! In this class we will use our LEGO blocks to explore perimeter and area as we create a variety of two dimensional designs using rectangles and squares as our base. Students will have the opportunity to take on a variety of geometric challenges based on increasingly complex mathematical and creative criteria as we move through our time together. Students will have time to plan, build, and share their thinking and designs with the class. Day 1: Students will be introduced to the vocabulary: perimeter, area, rectangle, and square. Students will learn the formula(s) for finding perimeter of a rectangle. Students will calculate the perimeter of rectangles using formulas. Students will practice measuring the perimeter of rectangles using LEGOS. Students will practice building rectangles with a given perimeter using LEGOS. Day 2: Students will review learning from Day 1. Students will learn the formula(s) for finding area of a rectangle. Students will calculate the area of rectangles using formulas. Students will practice measuring the area of rectangles using LEGOS. Students will practice building rectangles with a given area using LEGOS. Students will practice building rectangles with a given perimeter AND area using LEGOS. Day 3: Students will briefly review learning from Day 1 and 2. Students will incorporate rectangles and squares with a given perimeter and/or area into a creative design of their choosing. Students will share their design with their classmates and teacher.
Learning Goals
At the end of this class students will be able to define perimeter and area and measure each in mathematical units. Students will be able to create rectangles and squares with a given perimeter and/or area and will be able to incorporate them into a creative design of their choosing.
Other Details
Supply List
In order get the most out of this session, students should bring their own LEGO bricks to class. I recommend the LEGO basic brick set (11002). I also encourage students to bring a LEGO base plate (11010) to build on. Any color is fine. If students do not have access to LEGO bricks, they can follow along using paper and pencil. (One inch graph paper is best.) LEGO bricks will just make it more fun and interactive.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Outschool is neither affiliated with, nor sponsored by, nor endorsed by the LEGO Group, owner of the LEGO® and LEGO® logo marks.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
451reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Helping students discover their talents, passions, and strengths is one of the things that brings me the greatest fulfillment in life. Encouraging them to find a way to plug those talents into their learning is a vital part of who I am. As a former Math/Science teacher and FIRST LEGO League Robotics coach, I have spent countless hours helping elementary school aged children discover the wonder of learning with LEGOS. My work as a Gifted and Talented Specialist taught me the importance of inspiring children to look beyond the obvious to the abstract and helped me to see the joy that comes from viewing every child through the lens of his or her strengths. My hope is that, through my teaching, I can help each child to see himself, or herself, through that lens as well.Reviews
Live Group Class
$39
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
40 min
Completed by 55 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
1-5 learners per class
