Measurement (area & perimeter): Shrinking Lakes

3 - Further Challenges

Inspired by Nature Worksheet

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Further Challenges

  • Lake Roona has an area of 12 km² and a perimeter of 16 km. Can you draw Lake Roona on squared paper where 1 cm² = 1km² ?  How many solutions can you find?
  • Area and Perimeter is a fabulous activity on the Nrich website that will give you lots of opportunity to explore and consolidate your knowledge and understanding of area and perimeter.

Related Clip

The oldest lake in the world and its remarkable inhabitants.

Credit: BBC One – Planet Earth