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Explorations for the Area Probability Applet
Math whizzes use the area probability applet to manipulate the size of the circle and the rectangle to explore the probability that a point in the rectangle is also in the circle.
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Area Applet
Elementary math classes calculate the area of a shape and explain the correlation between the size of the perimeter and the areas that can be contained within that perimeter. They also explain the effect the shape of the perimeter has on...
Teach Engineering
The Grid
Upper graders form a "Presidential Task Force," and attempt to make recommendations concerning the future of the national power grid. After a teacher-led discussion which proves that our nation's energy consumption will soon outpace our...
Radford University
What’s Your Party Like? An Exploration of Area
Who knew that a party is all about the area. Individuals draw out a patio on grid paper while planning to host a party. Using colored paper to represent the total area of the patio, learners cut out furnishings to add to the patio,...
Math Mammoth
Area- Perimeter- Volume
In this geometry worksheet, students use a grid to draw 3 different rectangles that have an area of 20 square units and determine the perimeter of each rectangle. They draw and answer questions related to the relationships and uses of...
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Calculate Area Using Shaded Grids #2
In this area worksheet, learners use shaded grids to calculate area, writing area in square units. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Calculate Area Using Shaded Grids #3
In this area worksheet, students use shaded grids to calculate area, writing the area in square units. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Calculate Area Using Shaded Grids
In this area activity, students calculate area using shaded areas on grids, writing the area in square units. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Grid Frame Mapping
Students map and describe small area of the schoolyard and discuss habitats.
5280 Math
Triangle Area Patterns
Combine algebraic and geometric strategies to find solutions. The task asks learners to find the coordinates of a third vertex of a triangle to create a triangle with a specific area. The project is a set of seven problems that helps...
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Calculate Area Using Shaded Grids
In this area instructional activity, students calculate area of shapes using shaded grids, writing answers in cube units. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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ExplorA-Pond: 6th Grade Area and Random Number Tables
Sixth graders estimate surface area of a pond using a random number table.
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Length, Perimeter, and Area
Young scholars explore the concepts of length, perimeter, and area. For this math lesson, students use Shape Explorer to practice finding length, perimeter, and area.
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Learning by Logic - Total Surface Area
Geometers calculate the area of plane surfaces using the formulas for the area of a square, rectangle, and triangle. They develop the formula for calculating the total surface area of two geometric solids: the cube and rectangular prism.
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Area And Perimeter Using Pentominoes
Third graders engage in an enrichment lesson exploring the concepts of area and perimeter. They construct new pentominoes that are 3 times the size of normal ones and then identify the area and perimeter measurements. They then create a...
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Explore Perimeter and Area - Reteach 18.1
In this perimeter and area worksheet, learners review the steps to find perimeter and area. Students then use grid paper to draw the figures described in 6 questions. Learners note the perimeter and area of shapes as well.
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Area of Parallelograms - Lesson 1
Here is an area of parallelograms practice activity in which learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve six story problems.
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Calculate Shaded Area Using Grids #3
In this area worksheet, students calculate area using shaded grids, writing the area in square units. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Location, Location, Location: Using a Grid to Determine Context
Seventh graders are introduced to making inferences about artifacts. Using a grid system, they locate the artifacts and determine where they originated from. They use this information to make conclusions about the way people lived...
Edgate
Great Grids
Learners use grid boxes as a measurement tool and discover how grids are used for mapmaking and scaling down an area. They begin by attempting to draw a model shape drawn by the teacher by using the gridding process. At the conclusion of...
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Garden Grid
Basically, your class reads about different garden plants from an included handout and seed packets that you provide, and then uses a grid to plan out where to place the plants. They can practice counting with the seeds, grouping,...
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Map Your School
Learners participate in a project to map their school. They measure and graph various areas around the school. Students find the longitude and latitude of the school and research the school's history, and highlight special important areas.
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Secret Formulas
Learners calculate the perimeter of rectangles and squares. They imagine trying to build a fence around a yard or trying to determine how much paint they need to paint a room. They also develop formulas and procedures for determining the...
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Explora-Pond: Surface Area
Students estimate the surface area of a pond using ratios and chance methods of estimation. They gain insight into how well estimations based on chance outcomes match the average of a maximum area estimation and a minimum area estimation.