A Square Investigation: Length, Perimeter and Area
Objective: Determine the effect on the perimeter and the area of square when the length of a side is changed.
Procedure:
1.) Drag points B and C to change the dimensions of the square. Make a table of values showing the length of a side, the perimeter and the area of different size squares.
2.) Use the results to answer the questions listed below.
3.) Change the original figure to a rectangle. Drag points B and C to change the dimensions. Make a table of values showing the length and width of the rectangle, the perimeter and the area of similar rectangles.