Introduction
Knowing how to calculate the perimeter of an object can be useful in many contexts, particularly when we need to know how much of a material we require to do a certain task and how much it's going to cost.
Task
You will explore some online resources for perimeterh concepts and applications. You will then explore how perimeter is used in daily life using the Internet and other media. Lastly, you will identify specific examples of how it is used in your daily life. These tasks will require a computer, access to the Internet and other media, paper and pencil.
Notes+exercise
https://intl.siyavula.com/read/maths/grade-10-mathematical-literacy/per…
YouTube video
https://youtu.be/AAY1bsazcgM
Process
Use the links to read the notes and complete instructions. Watch the youtube video for an explanation on perimeter.
Evaluation
Make a list of all the sources from which you gathered information (e.g. sports section of the newspaper).
Identify and correct any errors you had on your worksheet and answer key.
Identify the most and the least challenging uses of perimeter in your daily life.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You learned how perimeter is used in daily life and how to calculate it using the given formula. You were also given an opportunity to share specific examples of its use in your daily life.