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Engaging song lyrics to help 6th-grade students learn about calculating perimeter and area of shapes. Catchy tune and visuals make math enjoyable and easy to remember. Presented by Ms. A. Patrello at MS587, Brooklyn, NY.
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“Perimeter and Area Rock” (To the tune of “Pretty Girl Rock” by Kery Hilson) Lyrics by: Kadine Octable, Nkechinyelu Oyibo, Kerissa Jack 6th grade students at MS587 in Brooklyn, NY Presentation by Ms. A Patrello, Teacher PERIMETER I measure around objects to figure out the answer. Yes I have to add, but I never divide wit’ ya’. My name is Perimeter. I’m so rectangular. Fly - oh my! It’s a little bit square-y. I go around objects to find the answer. To measure and complete ya’. Have fun along wit’ ya’. 12 + 7 + 12 + 7 = 38 units 5 12 7 5 + 20 units 7 5 12 5 Don’t hate me ‘cause I measure around. I certify that parental permission has been granted for their minor children to appear in this video.
My name is area. I come clear to ya’! AREA The length times width will find yOU the answer. Now do the Perimeter and Area Rock, Rock, Rock. Rectangle: A = 10(5) A= 50 square units I measure inside shapes, but I never go ‘round ya’. L = 10 Triangle: A = ½ (10) (5) A = 25 square units But only rectangles, A = lw A = ½ bh Triangles, half that! W = 5 h = 5 b = 10 Don’t hate me ‘cause I measure inside. I certify that parental permission has been granted for their minor children to appear in this video.