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Cover and Boarders

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students find the area and perimeter of rectangular figures. They use this information to find patterns and discover relationships between area and perimeter. Students apply and explain formulas relating to perimeter, area, and volume.
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Pacing a Gunther Chain

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students pace a Gunther Chain, a measurement used by foresters to determine distance and area. They discuss that pacing is individualized depending on age, gender, etc. They practice to find an average pace. Teams estimate, pace and...
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Connecting Formulas Related to Geometric Figures

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars identify diagrams of quadrilaterals and circles by different names and classify the figures. They name the areas for each diagram and practice solving the formulas for each.
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Measurement Word Problems

For Students 4th - 6th
Learners complete word problems dealing with perimeter, area, length of sides, and more. They complete 10 multiple choice word problems.
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ExplorA-Pond: 4th Grade Perimeter Estimation

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Your geometers are used to finding the perimeter of a square or rectangle, so give them something different this time! With this instructional activity, small groups will receive a picture of a shoreline and calculate the perimeter. The...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Using Quadratic Equations to Solve Problems: Construct a Soccer Field

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Determine whether the soccer field has the right area. Pupils create a virtual soccer field based upon constraints. They determine the equation that models the area and continue to investigate other potential areas.
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Radford University

Escape from the Zombie Apocalypse - Exploring Quadrilaterals through Google Maps and Google Earth

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Prepare for the zombie apocalypse ... by studying quadrilaterals? Given a map of an imaginary town, scholars identify quadrilaterals created by streets. They then use Google Earth and Google Maps to find parallelograms, rectangles,...
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Perimeter and Area of Rectangles (A)

For Students 4th - 6th
In this perimeter and area worksheet, students calculate the perimeter and area of rectangles that are measured in centimeters containing numbers with decimals. Students complete 4 problems.
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Linking Length, Perimeter, Area, and Volume

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore measurements of rectangles. In this measurement comparison lesson, students discover the length, width, perimeter, and area of two different rectangles. Students record their measurements on a chart to make comparisons.
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Area of Squares and Rectangles

For Students 5th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students complete 16 problems where they find the area of squares and rectangles with whole and decimal numbers. This worksheet would be an excellent homework assignment.
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Areas and Perimeters

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students practice together measuring the lengths of the sides of various shapes as well as how to change units into other measuring formats. Individually they work on several word problems involving areas and perimeters. Formulating the...
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Area 3

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this math problem solving worksheet, students practice their math skills as they use the given measurements to find the area of 6 rectangles.
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Area

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math problem solving worksheet, students practice their math skills as they use the given measurements to find the area of 6 rectangles.
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Area 2

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math problem solving worksheet, students practice their math skills as they use the given measurements to find the area of 6 rectangles.
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Measurement: Area

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this math problem solving worksheet, students practice their math skills as they measure to find the area of 6 rectangles in centimeters.
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Perimeter, Area and Volume

For Students 7th - 8th
For this perimeter worksheet, students find the perimeter, area, and volume of given rectangles.  This one-page worksheet contains examples and two problems. 
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Area, Arithmetic and Algebra

For Teachers 8th - 9th Standards
Explore the concept of this perfect square trinomial and difference of squares lesson. A hands-on activity that uses paper rectangles and squares to illustrate the perfect-square trinomial and difference of squares formulas.
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Math Worksheets Land

Recognize Area Word Problems - Guided Lesson

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
Approach geometry concepts with youngsters using visual guides like this one to find area. They draw a rectangle, segmenting it into rows and columns. Scholars determine how many square units they see in the partitioned rectangle. They...
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Shapes and Their Insides

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
Learners follow a series of instructions for drawing and coloring different shapes in order to learn the difference between the perimeter and area of a polygon. Then they are asked to find the perimeter and area of a 3x4 rectangular...
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Math Worksheets Land

Area of Squares Word Problems - Guided Lesson

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
Get started with area calculations using a simple shapes activity which could serve to introduce kids to this formula and the concept of units. They partition rectangles into columns and rows to determine the area based on the resulting...
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Exploring Areas of Irregular Polygons

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve for the area of different polygons. For this geometry lesson, students identify and differentiate between regular and irregular polygons. They use properties of irregular polygons to solve problems.
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Area of Squares and Rectangles

For Students 5th - 6th
In this area worksheet, students calculate the area of 3 squares and 3 rectangles. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Finding the Surface Area of Six Rectangular Pyramids

For Students 9th - 11th
In this surface area worksheet, students solve for the surface area or six rectangular pyramids given length, width, and height of the slant face.  Solutions are provided.
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Area Worksheets

For Teachers 4th - 6th
With the right introductory activities, area can be an easy topic for students to understand.

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