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4 outdoor lesson plans for perimeter and area in year 5

Year 5 Perimeter & area

Take your Year 5 class outdoors to explore area and perimeter, through hands-on investigations making learning active, engaging, and memorable. Through practical problem-solving, measuring, and creative shape challenges, pupils will deepen their understanding of how area and perimeter relate while developing confidence and mathematical reasoning skills.

Lesson Plans

Measuring and calculating perimeter

Lead your Year 5 class through an engaging outdoor maths lesson, as they actively measure and calculate the perimeter of composite shapes. This hands-on approach builds crucial mathematical vocabulary and problem-solving skills, solidifying their understanding through a fun perimeter treasure hunt.

Learning objective:

To measure and calculate perimeter.

Calculating perimeter and area of rectangles

Take your Year 5 class outdoors for a dynamic maths lesson where they calculate the perimeter and area of rectangles. Pupils will confidently explore the relationship between perimeter and area, testing mathematical statements in an active way that makes learning both engaging and thought-provoking.

Learning objective:

To calculate the perimeter and area of rectangles.

Calculating area and perimeter of irregular shapes

Enable your Year 5 class to master calculating the area of irregular shapes with this exciting outdoor maths lesson. Pupils will confidently draw shapes, estimate irregular areas, and apply their understanding through engaging, hands-on activities.

Learning objective:

To calculate the area of rectilinear and irregular shapes.

Solving problems involving area and perimeter

Challenge your Year 5 class with this hands-on outdoor maths lesson as they solve problems involving area and perimeter. Through practical investigation and problem-solving tasks, pupils will discover how area and perimeter relate, developing deeper understanding while keeping learning active and engaging.

Learning objective:

To solve problems involving area and perimeter.

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