Mission Library

Under the Cloak
Area and Perimeter
3rd Grade

The Mission
32 min

Storyline

When a prototype stealth vessel vanishes without any explanation, the crew will apply their knowledge of area and perimeter to find it.

First, the crew will put out a fire in the lighthouse by calculating the area of each room. Then, they will look for a stealth ship by determining which ship a smaller ship could fit inside. Finally, they will go after Patient 19 in a space debris field and evaluate perimeters to determine which path Patient 19 took.

3-Dimensional Science

Science and Engineering Practices

Asking Questions and Defining Problems

The crew faces the problem of locating the missing stealth vessel and apprehending Patient 19.

Developing and Using Models

The crew uses blueprints and data to identify the hiding spot of the stealth vessel and potential flight paths of Patient 19.

Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

The crew scans the area to find potential hiding spots and flight paths of Patient 19.

Analyzing and Interpreting Data

The crew analyzes the scanned data to identify the shortest flight path and hiding spot of Patient 19.

Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

The crew uses mathematics to calculate areas and perimeters to locate the hiding spot of the stealth vessel.

Engaging in Argument from Evidence

The crew debates and discusses which hiding spot and flight path is the most probable for Patient 19.

Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

The crew communicates with each other and with Patient 19 to locate the stolen stealth vessel.

Crosscutting Concepts

Cause and Effect

The crew's actions and decisions have consequences on the success of the mission, such as locating the stealth vessel and apprehending Patient 19.

Patterns

The crew uses patterns in scanning to identify potential hiding spots and flight paths of Patient 19's stolen ship.

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Skills in Action