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For each number of squares, ask students to record the possible perimeters in the table of the applet;
For each number of squares, ask students to record the possible perimeters in the table of the applet.
Guide students to focus on the change of the perimeter when a square is dragged to a new position;
Guide students to focus on the change of the perimeter when a square is dragged to a new position.
Discuss with students the strategy of minimizing the perimeter, especially for 4 and 9 squares.
Discuss with students the strategy of minimizing the perimeter, especially for 4 and 9 squares.