Building an Estate

Using perimeter and area, students become architects and interior designers as they figure out how to arrange Lucknow’s octagonal dining room.

Guiding Question:

• How can you use math to solve real-world problems?

Lesson Target(s):

• I CAN measure objects using a ruler in centimeters.
• I CAN design a floor plan given certain materials and parameters.
• I CAN perform mathematical equations to determine the perimeter and/or area of different objects.

Standard(s):

• MD 1. Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight.
• G 2. Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientation or overall size.
• OA 5. Add and subtract within 20.
• MD 2. Express the length of an object as a whole number of length units.
• G 1. Distinguish between defining attributes versus non-defining attributes.
• MD 1. Measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools such as rulers.
• OA 4. Determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division equation relating three whole numbers.
• OA 5. Apply properties of operations as strategies to multiply and divide.
• MD 7. Relate area to the operations of multiplication and addition.
• MD 8. Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters.
• MD 3. Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems.
• G 3. Understand that attributes belonging to a category of two-dimensional figures also belong to all subcategories of that category.
• G – Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, surface area, and volume.
• G 2. Draw geometric shapes with given conditions.
• G-MG 3. Apply geometric methods to solve design problems.

Castle Theme(s):

• Exploring life on the Lucknow Estate facilitates an intimate understanding of the Plants, their guests, and their servants.
• Preservation has been an important value at Lucknow – from the Plant’s appreciation for the natural landscape, to current restoration efforts.