Lesson Plan
EngageNY

The Scaling Principle for Area

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
As they investigate scaling figures and calculate the resulting areas, groups determine the area of similar figures. They continue to investigate the results when the vertical and horizontal scales are not equal. 
Workbook
Utah Education Network (UEN)

Geometry

For Students 6th Standards
Shape one's understanding of geometry using the resource. The sixth of seven chapters in 6th Grade Math focuses on geometry principles. Future mathematicians learn to find the area of parallelograms, trapezoids, triangles, and other...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Getting a Handle on New Transformations 1

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
In the first of a two-day lesson on transformations with matrix notation the class transforms the unit square using general transformations, then calculates the area of the transformed image. They discover it is the same as finding...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Finding the Area of a Parallelogram with Translations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the area of parallelograms. In this geometry lesson, students identify properties of parallelograms and use to to solve problems. They create polygons using Cabri software.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Does the Area of the Quadrilateral Change?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students study area and quadrilaterals. In this multiplication and area lesson, students use Polystrip models to change rectangles to form different parallelograms. Students find the area of the models use a Geometer Sketchpad to find...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Area of Triangles - Word Problems

For Students 5th - 7th
Here is an area of triangles practice worksheet in which learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve six story problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Finding the Area of a Parallelogram with Translations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the area of a parallelogram. In this geometry lesson, students perform translation using a coordinate plane and coordinate pairs. They perform translation on other polygons.
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Unknown Area Problems on the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 7th Standards
Scholars determine distances on the coordinate plane to find areas. The instructional activity begins with a proof of the formula for the area of a parallelogram using the coordinate plane. Pupils use the coordinate plane to determine...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Perimeter and Area of Polygonal Regions Defined by Systems of Inequalities

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
When algebra and geometry get together, good things happen! Given a system of inequalities that create a quadrilateral, learners graph and find vertices. They then use the vertices and Green's Theorem to find the area and perimeter of...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Area of Parallelograms

For Students 7th
In this parallelograms worksheet, 7th graders study the parallelograms and find the area of each shape using the given measurements. Students find the area for 6 parallelograms.
Unit Plan
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Virginia Department of Education

Exploring 3-D Geometry

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Take young mathematicians on an exploration of the world of 3-D geometry with this seven-lesson unit. After first defining the terms perimeter, area, and volume and how they apply to the real world, students continue on...
Interactive
Curated OER

Area of Parallelogram and Triangle

For Students 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders determine the area of triangles and parallelograms. The one page interactive worksheet contains ten questions. Answers and hints are included. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

Area of Triangles and Parallelograms

For Students 9th - 12th
In this area worksheet, students find the area of 21 triangles and parallelograms. Students find the area of each triangle and parallelogram given a sketch and measurements of the figure.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Areas of Trapezoids, Rhombuses and Kites

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the area of different polygons. In this geometry lesson plan, students find the area for trapezoids, rhombuses and kites.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Finding the Area and Perimeter of Polygons

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders practice finding the area and perimeter of polygons. In this polygon area lesson, 7th graders brainstorm shapes and take a walk to locate shapes. Students record properties of shapes and use various shapes to make a...
Assessment
Los Angeles County Office of Education

Assessment for the California Mathematics Standards Grade 5

For Students 5th Standards
Test young mathematicians' knowledge with an assessment aligned to California's fifth grade state standards. The exam covers a multitude of concepts including fractions and decimals, positive and negative numbers, measurement; and...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Composite Area Problems

For Teachers 7th Standards
The 21st segment in a 28-part series provides learners with area problems involving composite figures. To find the solution, pupils must decide whether to add or subtract areas. The composite figures are composed of quadrilaterals,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Polygon Area Review Sheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this polygon area worksheet, students answer 8 questions involving the area of several polygons. Students are given various details of the polygon and must find lengths of various polygons.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Area – Parallelograms and Trapezoids

For Students 7th - 10th
In this geometry skills instructional activity, students respond to 4 questions that require them to find the area of parallelograms and trapezoids.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Finding the Area of a Triangle

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the area of a triangle. In this geometry instructional activity, 5th graders practice finding the area of a triangle using the correct formula: 1/2bh.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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...
Interactive
Curated OER

Area of 2D Shapes Multiple Choice

For Students 7th - 10th
In this area worksheet, students compute the area of circles, parallelograms and rectangles.  This one-page worksheet contains 5 multiple-choice problems.  Answers are provided in this online worksheet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Properties of Parallelograms

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers discover properties of parallelograms as they construct a parallelogram using Cabri Jr. They will measure angles and side lengths of their construction and determine the relationship between the diagonals of a...
Assessment
Balanced Assessment

Walkway

For Students 6th - 8th
Evaluate different aspects of geometry with one task. An assessment activity prompts learners to determine the area of a pathway in the shape of a parallelogram. The Pythagorean Theorem and area formulas for various polygons provide the...