Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Find the Area of the Shape!

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Try to figure out the area of this challenging shape. In order to view the images, you will need to use JavaSketchpad.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Unknown Dimensions of Parallelograms Grades 6 7

For Students 6th - 7th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the unknown dimensions of a parallelogram given its area and another measurement.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Igd: Area of a Parallelogram

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This applet will show you how to divide the parallelogram into pieces, arrange them together to form a rectangle, and then use the formula for the area of a rectangle to find the area of the parallelogram.
Study Guide
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Area of Polygons and Circles

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
How would you find the area of a polygon or circle? Explore this concept with engaging activities at this test prep site. Here you will find detailed problem solving strategies with accompanying visuals, a reference table with formulas,...
Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Area

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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
Activity
BBC

Bbc: Area in General

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
You can pick up some valuable pointers on how to find the area of a triangle, rectangle, and other quadrilaterals. When you finish working your way through the pages you can take an on-line "Test Bite," and check your understanding.
Interactive
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Area of Triangles

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
To find the area of a triangle, try to make a parallelogram using a copy of the triangle.
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Finding the Area Review and Assessment

For Teachers 6th Standards
Sixth graders find the area of rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids by using formulas or by composing into rectangles or triangles.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Area of a Parallelogram

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find the area of a parallelogram given its base and height. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Area of a Parallelogram

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students how to find the area of a parallelogram. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Find Missing Length When Given Area of a Parallelogram

For Students 5th - 7th
Find the base or height of a parallelogram when given the other and the area. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Area of a Triangle and Parallelogram Using Trig

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
How can trigonometry be used to find the area of a triangle or parallelogram? Does the triangle need to be a right triangle, and how accurate can the results possibly be? The answers to these questions are found here along with several...
Interactive
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Igd: Area of a Parallelogram

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Use this interactive tool to learn how to find the area of a parallelogram. Click on "Instructions" for details on how to use this tool. Click on "Explore" for more ideas.
Unit Plan
Math Planet

Math Planet: Pre Algebra: Measure Areas

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Demonstrates how to calculate the area of two-dimensional shapes using formulas. Covers parallelogram, triangle, trapezoid, and circle. Includes a video modeling how to find the area of a circle and a triangle. [0:59]
Unit Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Review: Area

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation of area and the formulas for different shapes. An example is given to help you understand how find the area of a shape. The area formulas are listed for different types of shapes.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Area and Perimeter on the Coordinate Plane

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find the area or perimeter of shapes like triangles, rectangles, parallelograms, and hexagons on the coordinate plane. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Seventh Grade Math: Area and Perimeter

For Students 6th - 8th
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.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Area & Perimeter on the Coordinate Plane

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find the area or perimeter of shapes like triangles, rectangles, parallelograms, and hexagons on the coordinate plane.
Handout
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Parallelogram

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation of a parallelogram. An example is given and clearly explained.
Lesson Plan
CPALMS

Cpalms: Building Graduation Caps

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students build geometric models of graduation caps using stiff paper. The activity requires the application of skills in finding surface area, understanding similarity, knowing the...
Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: The Area of a Circle

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
An investigative approach is given to exploring finding the area of a circle.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Math Today Thirsty for Oil

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students can use the USA TODAY Infograph 'Thirsty for oil' to explore the area of a trapezoid and determine how to find area. Students will find the area of a parallelogram and use this to determine a formula for the...
Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Quadrilaterals

For Students 5th - 8th
Explore the world of quadrilaterals and their properties. Find answers to questions like what are quadrilaterals, how they are formed, easy ways to identify them, and commonly seen quadrilaterals around us.
Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Determinant Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Matrix determinants can be used to solve many algebra and geometry word problems. Among them: finding the area of a triangle, finding the area of a parallelogram, and finding the equation of a line between two points. These three...