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Deriving the Formula For the Area of a Circle

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students derive the formula for the area of a circle. They form a rectangle by partitioning a circle using construction paper and scissors.
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Area of a Parallelogram

For Teachers 6th
Fifth graders will use geoboards to construct parallelograms. They will determine the area of a rectangle and then apply that thinking to determine the area of a parallelogram. Note: The format of this lesson is much like a PowerPoint,...
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Complexity Madness

For Teachers 5th
Discuss different techniques for finding the area of a geometric shape, with a great visual guide. Using a real life example, learners calculate the area of a rectangle and a square. 
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Circumference and Area of Circles

For Students 5th - 6th
In this circumference and area worksheet, students find each for a set of 12 given circles; either diameter or radius are given. A website reference for additional resources and answers are provided.
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Using Factoring to Solve Equations

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders use factoring to solve 44 different problems involving area, intercepts, quadratic equations, and functions.
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Perimeter and Area 7

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this calculating area worksheet, students use their problem solving skills and the information provided to find the area of 6 figures.
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Perimeter and Area 4

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this calculating area worksheet, students use their problem solving skills and the information provided to find the area of 6 rectangles.
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Perimeter and Area 5

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this calculating area worksheet, students use their problem solving skills and the information provided to find the area of 6 triangles.
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Mensuration: Area

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this area worksheet, learners read story problems, draw diagrams, and find the area of described polygons. This eight page worksheet contains six problems. Answers are provided.
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Brother In The Box

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate the concept of finding the area of a parallelogram. The lesson uses a story that is told as an illustration to help straighten the confusion associated with the concept. Students could construct...
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Worksheet 17 - Area

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this area worksheet students read story problems, determine the necessary information to solve the problem. They find the amount of material needed to construct three-dimensional figures. Students determine the greatest and least area...
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Perimeter & Area Worksheet I

For Teachers 7th - 8th
For this perimeter and area worksheet, learners find the perimeter and area of regular polygons. They identify the perimeter and area of polygons such as triangles, trapezoids, circles, rectangles, and parallelograms. Students write the...
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Perimeter and Area Worksheet II

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this perimeter and area worksheet, students find the perimeter and area of polygons. They use the proper formula to find the perimeter and area of circles, parallelograms, triangles, and rectangles. Students complete solve ten problems.
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Area, Surface Area and Volume of 3-D Shapes

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Math whizzes examine the relationship between area and volume and the relationship between a 3-D shape and its surface area. Following discussion and practice, pupils participate in a project in which they design packaging for a new...
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th - 10th
For this measurement lesson, learners examine the Pythagorean Theorem, perimeter, and areas of right triangles. They record their measurements and research their findings on a grid.
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Measure Area by Counting

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
If each square has sides measuring two centimeters, what is the area of this shape? Learners find area in five shapes segmented into squares with given sides. Encourage them to use square units in their answers. Next, they do the...
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Recognizing Area Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
There is only one area calculation problem here, and it is followed by a detailed explanation. Consider projecting this as a teaching tool, covering the answer until learners have shared their own. They are instructed to draw a rectangle...
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Social Studies: Area and Population Density

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Math scholars of many ages examine the concept of population density and then discuss the significance of the population densities of Minnesota and China. They figure the population density of their school.
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Explorations for the Area Probability Applet

For Teachers 7th - 10th
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 of Rectangles in Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Apply area calculations to everyday situations using these three word problems. Mathematicians must pay attention to the needs of each space, determining the largest or smallest area of several options. Consider expanding on this by...
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Recognize Area as Additive - Independent Practice Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Activate your geometer's minds with area calculations, some of which are tricky. First, they solve five word problems dealing only with rectangular shapes. The next five use irregular shapes with side measurements given. Scholars solve...
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Recognize Area as Additive - Step-by-Step Lesson

For Students 4th
Do your scholars have a basic understanding of area calculations? Give them an extra challenge with this irregular shape missing one of its length measurements. Using the given lengths, they figure the area of the entire shape. The...
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Coordinate Plane Worksheets - Area of Rectangle

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online math activity, students calculate the area of a variety of rectangles given the measure of their vertices. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into...
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Area of Squares Word Problems

For Students 2nd - 3rd
Each of these rectangles is split into rows and columns. Can your scholars determine how many squares result?  The 10 word problems have space for learners to draw the shape and split it up to answer the question. Remind them that they...