Grade 3 Unit 7
Lesson 14: Shapes and Play
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics®
Grade 3 Unit 7
Lesson 14: Shapes and Play
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics®
What do you notice?
What do you wonder?
The distance from 1 dot to another horizontally or vertically represents 1 yard. Connect dots on the grid horizontally or vertically to design a small park that has 5 of these features:
basketball court
soccer goal
swings
a slide
an open area
picnic table
water play area
skate park
a feature of your choice
Describe the area and the perimeter of 3 features in the park.
A rectangular playground is 6 yards by 14 yards.
How much fencing is needed to fence in the playground?
A rectangular playground is 6 yards by 14 yards.
What is the area of the playground?
Give another pair of side lengths that would have the same perimeter, but a different area.
A rectangular open area in a park is going to have an area of 48 square yards. Give 2 possible perimeters for the rectangular area.
A rectangular mural is being made for a park that will take up 64 square feet. Give 2 possible perimeters for the mural. Explain or show your reasoning.