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geometry
By sandyH

A fun one I've done is to do a quick intro. or review of area & perimeter(whatever you're ready for), and then tell the kids they have been hired to work at Mr. Picky's Candy Bar Company. Mr. Picky has given them the job
to come up with all new shapes and styles of candy bars. The only stipulation is that they must have an area of (whatever # you decide) or a perimeter of (same idea).
They get graph paper with blocks of 1cm or larger to use as templates. They cut out shape matching directions. If you've told them the area, they must label it with the correct perimeter. If you've specified the perimeter,

they must label it with the area. They bring it to the chalkboard where you have a section labeled AREA 8 or PERIMETER 12 or whatever and tape it up. They should also be looking for ones that are taped up and are incorrect, because the boss is very picky. Also, they cannot tape up a figure if that shape is already up on the board.
The kids really like this one. It's great, because you can keep changing the specifications, so they don't get bored.