Sketch the parallelogram shown at right, and then redraw it with sides that are half as long.  

1. Find the perimeters of both the original and smaller parallelograms.

   Hint (a):

   Label all four sides. The perimeter is the sum of all four lengths.

   More Hint (a):

   For the scaled figure, divide each side in half. Add all four of the half lengths.

2. If the height of the original parallelogram (drawn to the side that is $6$ units) is $2$ units, find the areas of both parallelograms.

   Help (b):

   Remember, the area of a parallelogram is $(\text{base})(\text{height})$.

   More Hint (b):

   For the smaller figure, would the area be half as much or a quarter as much of the larger figure? Drag the slider in the eTool below for a visual image.