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Area is a two-dimensional measurement for a two-dimensional figure. The introduction of area expands on the idea of the one-dimensional measurement of length, but instead of staying one-dimensional, it goes in two directions. The video introduces the area formula for rectangles and explains the formula for triangles.
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Instructional Ideas
- Lead a discussion on why the formula for area of a triangle works even if it is not half of a rectangle
- For higher level grades, supply problems where the area is known but the class must figure out a missing measurement
Classroom Considerations
- The class should be comfortable with multiplication
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Provides a graphical explanation of the area of a triangle
- The last part of the resource is a review of what the narrator presented
Cons
- None