Update
08-04-2015
Content Type
Lab
Grade Level
Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade, Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
Object Type
PDF
License

The “Scaling Shapes Activity and Lesson” is a lab simulation and lesson plan in which students explore changes in a geometric figure’s area and perimeter when scaled by given factors. It includes a student handout and teacher notes with a warm-up introduction, guided exploration, discussion, and summary. An annotated teacher lesson plan is also included with classroom teaching tips. The accompanying simulation can be found here: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/area-builder

Author: Amanda McGarry