Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Polygons
Get the definition and properties of a polygon. Then explore such topics as: 1) types of polygon 2) area 3) Perimeter 4) angles associated with polygons and 5) names of polygons.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Area
This lesson plan helps students explore the mathematical concept of area and features resource links to further learning. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.C.7.a Find the area of a rectangle with whole-number side lengths by tiling it
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Seventh Grade Math: Area and Perimeter
Learn how to enlarge drawings, figure out how much tile to buy to cover a specific floor, and learn about area and perimeter. These and other lesson plans are provided, including a fun interdisciplinary plan featuring dragons.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Area of a Regular Polygon
This activity has the students derive the formula for finding the area of a regular polygon. Demonstrating the procedure of constructing a regular polygon in front of the class maybe necessary depending on the students prior experience
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Find the Area of the Shape!
Try to figure out the area of this challenging shape. In order to view the images, you will need to use JavaSketchpad.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Area
Definitions and formulas for the computation of surface areas of triangles, rectangles, and any regular polygon. Helpful links to related pages.
George Mason University
Area Formula Lab
In this set of worksheet activities, students will be guided to discover formulas for area of polygonal shapes and circles.