Optimization: Minimizing Perimeter of Rectangles Investigation

by Math Rocks Eh!?!

Price: 250 points or $2.5 USD

Subjects: math,mathHighSchool,highSchoolGeometry,algebra,geometricMeasurementAndDimension

Grades: 8,9,10,11

Description: Let your students discover optimization of rectangles with this self-guided scaffolded activity. Students will recall formulas for perimeter and area of rectangles, and rearrange the area formula to discover the dimensions of a rectangle with the minimum perimeter. RESOURCE INCLUDES: 14 questions Fixed perimeter 1 instructions page Q1-2 recall formulas Q3: rearrange area of a rectangle formula Q4: fill in table to notice a pattern Q5-6: What do you notice about the dimensions & shape? Q7-8: How can we determine the dimensions algebraically? Q9-14: Examples Self-checking No prep paperless digital internet activity