Maya Measures Nature's Wild Garden Borders

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Grade 3 Perimeter Nature Theme Vocabulary Match Math

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Match 8 key Perimeter vocabulary words to their definitions. Nature theme keeps kids engaged. Answer key included (CCSS.MATH.3.MD.D.8).

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Page 1 — Vocabulary Match

Free Grade 3 Math vocabulary match worksheet — Perimeter — Common Core CCSS.MATH.3.MD.D.8

Page 2 — Answer Key

Answer key — Grade 3 Math vocabulary match — Perimeter — teacher and parent use only

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What is included

8 key Perimeter vocabulary words
Scrambled definitions to match
Nature theme to keep kids motivated
Bonus challenge — write sentences using vocabulary
Answer key on page 2
Print-ready PDF — Letter size
standard difficulty level
About This Activity

Maya traced the wild garden's outer edge with her muddy fingers.

Teacher Tip

Have students use yarn to trace the boundary of a real leaf or garden bed outdoors, then measure the yarn with a ruler to connect perimeter to a living nature border.

Vocabulary Words
PERIMETERThe total distance around the outside of a shape
BOUNDARYA line marking where one area ends and another begins
EDGEThe straight side of a flat shape, like a leaf's border
MEASURETo find the exact length of something using a tool
DISTANCEHow far it is from one point to another point
RECTANGLEA four-sided shape with two long sides and two short sides
LENGTHHow long one side of a shape stretches from end to end
UNITOne equal piece used to count and compare measurements

About this Grade 3 Perimeter Vocabulary Worksheet

This printable vocabulary match worksheet helps Grade 3 Math students learn key Perimeter terms. The Nature theme makes vocabulary practice engaging while students build academic language skills. Includes answer key and bonus writing challenge (CCSS.MATH.3.MD.D.8).