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Halves, Thirds, and Sixths

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
An excellent activity that effectively pulls together the concepts of area, fractions, and equivalent fractions! Using 3x2 rectangular arrays, 3rd graders are introduced to the concept of area in terms of square units. Building on this...
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Introductory to Area (Squares, Rectangles, and Triangles)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of finding area. In this finding area lesson plan, students use knowledge of area of triangles to find area of squares and rectangles. Students find area of irregular figures by breaking the figure down into...
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Dimensions and Area

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Learners explore the area of rectangles in this middle school geometry lesson. They will investigate the relationship between a change in the dimensions of a rectangle and the change in the corresponding area. Learners also investigate...
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Whole Numbers: Using an Area Model to Explain Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
There are many ways to work through a multiplication problem. Using an area model, kids complete several worksheets with different types of multiplication problems, including multiplying by ten, and explain how the new strategies differ...
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Visualizing Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Upper graders represent multiplication of a two-digit number by a two-digit number as the area of a rectangle with dimensions of the two factors. They find patterns for the number of different base ten blocks in a rectangle representing...
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To Half or Half Not

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Jump into equivalent fractions using these fun scenarios for mathematicians to solve. First, they use geoboards to find different ways to divide a rectangle in half. Then, an alien from the planet Fractional is after one half of their...
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Area of Composite Polygon

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders are shown a blueprint of a house and must determine the amount of carpet needed. In groups, they calculate the area of rectangles and triangles and apply them to the shapes in the blueprint. To end the lesson, they...
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Worksheet-Scale Drawing-Unit One

For Teachers 5th - 7th
For this scale drawing worksheet, young scholars find the area of a compound shape. Students are presented with a drawing of two different sized rectangles that share one side. They compute the size of each rectangle and add their areas...
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How To Find the Area of a Square And Rectangle

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students practice using the formula to calculate the area of a square or triangle. They participate in large group guided practice using simple area of squares problems then complete a series of problems calculating the area of rectangles.
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Area Explorations

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore the area of rectangles. They practice finding area by playing an onliine computer activity where they calculate the area of a rectangle to solve a problem.
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Area: Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2009

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compute the area of a rectangle.  In this area lesson, students measure the sides of rectangles and squares.  They cut figures, measure them, and determine the area of each given figure.  Students justify their answers.
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Side Length, Perimeter, and Area of a Rectangle

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners calculate area, perimeter and length of rectangles. In this geometry lesson, students create different formulas for the problem they are being asked to solve. They use the navigator to move the shape around and make observations.
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Exploring the Area Under a Curve

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Using TI-89, mathematicians explore and investigate Riemann sums to estimate the area under the graphs of intervals by drawing and illustrating rectangles. They review and practice the concepts of summation notation and area formulas to...
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Comparing Area and Perimeter

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems by finding the perimeter and area of an enclosed area. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between the area and the perimeter. They see how they relate and how to use it to maximize an enclosed area.
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Surface area of a cylinder

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students construct a cylinder made of paper with detachable bases. Then they are taught the formulas for finding the area of a curved surface and the total surface area of a cylinder. A great hands-on approach!
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Finding Area of Similar Figures

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the concept of finding area of similar figures. In this finding area of similar figures lesson, students use pattern blocks to construct similar figures. Students trace their construction and find the area. Students...
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Area and Perimeter of Polygons

For Teachers 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders calculate the perimeter and area using the specific formula for that polygon. There are 5 questions with an answer key.
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Measuring the Area of Polygons

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use pattern blocks to explore areas of polygons. They explain that the answers to the area of the same polygon vary according to the units of measurement used. They visualize how different units of measurement can be used...
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Study Buddies: Explore - Area

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this math worksheet, students will work with a coach to find the total area of a tree-house. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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Areas of Trapezoids, Rhombuses and Kites

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the area of different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students find the area for trapezoids, rhombuses and kites.
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Surface Area of Prisms

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students compute surface area and volume of prisms. In this surface area lesson, students find the surface area and volume of rectangular and triangular prisms. Independently, students use their computers to determine the volume,...
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Area, Surface, and Volume

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders demonstrate application of area, surface, and volume. They apply formulas to a model of the classroom so they can determine the volume and surface area of the classroom.
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Perimeter, Area and Volume

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compute area.  In this perimeter, area and volume lesson, students examine given objects and determine the perimeter, area, and volume of each. 
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Lesson One: Perimeter, Area, Volume

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore perimeter, area and volume. Using geoboards, toothpicks, and marshmallows, students create specific shapes. They are directed to use formulas to find the volume, area, and perimeter of the created shapes. In groups,...

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