Understanding Peripheral Concepts and Vocabulary

The video tutorial introduces the Greek prefix 'para', meaning 'around'. It explains how this prefix is used in words like 'perimeter', 'periphery', and 'peripheral', providing definitions and examples for each. The tutorial concludes with an activity where students create sentences using these words and draw a graphic representing 'para'.

What does the Greek prefix 'para' mean?

• Inside

• Around

• Below

• Above

Which of the following words uses the prefix 'para'?

• Parachute

• Paradise

• Perimeter

• Parallel

What is the meaning of 'perimeter'?

• The area inside a shape

• The outer boundary of a shape

• The volume of a shape

• The height of a shape

In which subject would you most likely calculate a perimeter?

• Literature

• Mathematics

• History

• Biology

What does 'periphery' refer to?

• The outer limits of an area

• The volume of an object

• The height of an object

• The center of an area

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'periphery'?

• The periphery of the book is its title.

• The periphery of the room is its ceiling.

• The periphery of the garden is filled with flowers.

• The periphery of the circle is its center.

What is the adjective form of 'periphery'?

• Peripher

• Peripheral

• Peripheric

• Peripherial

What does 'peripheral vision' mean?

• Vision that is blurry

• Vision that is colorblind

• Vision that focuses on the edges

• Vision that focuses on the center

Which of the following best describes 'peripheral'?

• Situated on the edge

• Extremely bright

• Located at the center

• Completely invisible

What activity are students asked to do with the word 'para'?

• Create a song

• Write a poem

• Draw a graphic

• Build a model