Mai Lesson
Design Your Mini Park
Math · 30 min · Ages 9-11 · Upper elementary · You and your child together
This challenge invites learners to design a miniature park or garden using specific area and perimeter measurements. It's a hands-on project that connects geometry to real-world design, encouraging measurement, calculation, and creative problem-solving.
What your child gets out of it
- Calculate the area of rectangles and squares using appropriate units.
- Determine the perimeter of rectangles and squares using given dimensions.
- Apply understanding of area and perimeter to design a space with specific constraints.
What you need
- Paper — Any paper to draw on. Graph paper can be especially helpful for measuring units. (or Graph Paper, Cardboard)
- Ruler — Any straight edge with measurement markings. (or Measuring Tape, Yard Stick)
- Pencil — For drawing and marking measurements. (or Pen, Marker)
- String — A flexible line for measuring around shapes. (or Yarn, Ribbon)
How it runs
- Introduction · 5 min
- Explore & Plan · 8 min
- Discussion · 6 min
- Activity · 9 min
- Summary · 2 min
Why it matters
Architects, interior designers, city planners, and even farmers use area and perimeter to design spaces, build structures, and plan land use.
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