A treehouse-building project sheet covering measurement for Year 4 maths. Pupils count squares to find the 22 square metre floor area, add side lengths to find the perimeter of the balcony, then shop for supplies, totalling prices for paint and nails and working out change from a £20 note. Answers are provided throughout. Brings together three England National Curriculum measurement objectives in one build.
Measurement
“Measure and calculate the perimeter of a rectilinear figure (including squares) in centimetres and metres”
The balcony task is a six-sided rectilinear perimeter.
Measurement
“Find the area of rectilinear shapes by counting squares”
The floor plan is counted square by square.
Measurement
“Estimate, compare and calculate different measures, including money in pounds and pence”
The supplies shop covers totals and change.
Pupils count squares to find the treehouse floor area of 22 square metres.
Adding six side lengths around the balcony to reach 22 metres.
Money questions: totalling the blue paint and box of nails, then change from £20 for the wooden planks.
End of unit
One context that revisits area, perimeter and money together.
Main activity
The build storyline carries a full measurement lesson.
Homework
Self-contained, with answers for checking at home.
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