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Algebra/Geometry Institute: Area of Polygons

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students find the area of polygons.  In this area of polygons lesson, students find the area of parallelograms, rectangles, squares, and other polygons.  They identify each given figure and determine the appropriate formula...
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Area and Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students discover and apply the formula for the area and perimeter of rectangles and squares. They draw the shapes on graph paper and create tables that include their information.
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Measurement: Finding Areas of Rectangles

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students construct the formula for the area of a rectangle.
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Finding Perimeter and Area

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders understand the perimeter by units and now find perimeter by addition. In this perimeter lesson, 3rd graders relate their prior knowledge to adding the sides of the perimeter by answering a series of questions.
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Robot Area

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners calculate the area of different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students explore polygons based in their shape and number of sides. They find the formula for the area and use each specific formula for each shape.
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Geometry: Shapes, Area, Perimeter

For Students 6th - 8th
In this geometry learning exercise, students match 5 shapes to several terms, determine the radius and diameter from 2 diagrams, and find the area and perimeter of 3 problems.
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Integrated Algebra Practice: Square Roots

For Students 8th - 10th
In this square roots worksheet, learners calculate the square roots of whole numbers and rational numbers. Seven problems have multiple choice answers. The remaining 13 problems are short answer. One problem involves graphing a function....
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Seven Sets of Area Problems

For Students 10th - 11th
In this area activity, students solve for the area of rectangles, parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids, kites, regular polygons, circles, and surface area.  The worksheets is divided into seven different sets of problems.
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Perimeter and Area Practice

For Students 4th - 6th
In this area and perimeter practice worksheet, students examine 4 sample problems and solve 20 problems that require them to calculate perimeter and area.
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Area Of A Circle

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders experience a lesson to investigate the methods for finding the area of a circle. They use the drawing of segments in order to visualize how a circle can be proposed of many parts. Then students brainstorm in order to derive...
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Area

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use different shapes that represent tangrams to determine the area of a space. In this area lesson plan, students trace shapes and have their partners determine the area of that shape.
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Chapter 6: Geometry Perimeter and Area

For Students 10th - 12th
In this perimeter and area worksheet, students find the perimeter of various polygons.  They compute the perimeter, surface area, circumference, and volume of given figures.  Students explore trigonometric ratios.  This...
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Area of Rectangles

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders review the concept of finding the areas of a rectangle. This lesson uses the classroom as a real life application for the formula of area. They measure classroom in order to compute the area.
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Area Card Game

For Students 4th
In this area card game learning exercise, 4th graders cut out the cards, drawing them one at a time, recording the measurement in the chart as length or width then finding the areas in a card game format.
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Area Problem

For Students 8th - 12th
In this area problem, students solve a problem of the week.  They determine the area of a given figure.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem.  A detailed explanation to find the answer is provided.
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Area of Rectangles

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this area learning exercise, students find the area of rectangles that are represented by square units. Students complete 6 problems on 10 pages.
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Area and dimensions

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study the concepts of area and dimensions. For this area and dimensions lesson, 6th graders work in pairs to complete the handout included that illustrates ways to represent various numbers. Students also determine what...
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Leveled Problem Solving Surface Area of Cylinders

For Students 6th
In this surface area worksheet, 6th graders solve 6 word problems in which they find the surface area of cylinders. They use 3.14 for pi when calculating the area.
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Geography: Lengths, Perimeter, and Area of Similar Objects

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore characteristics of similar objects. Using attribute blocks, they explore the ratios of the perimeter, area and side length in similar shapes. They calculate and compare the area of shapes.
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Double, Double: Looking at the Effect of Change on Perimeter, Area and Volume

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore perimeter, volume, and area. In this math lesson, students explore how changes in dimensions of geometric shapes affect the perimeter, area and volume of the various shapes. Students investigate the results when the...
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Area of Circle Worksheets

For Students 10th
In this geometry activity, 10th graders calculate the area of circle give either the radius or the diameter. The one page interactive activity contains ten questions. Answers and  hints are included. 
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Solving Quadratic Equations by Finding Square Roots

For Students 9th - 10th
In this quadratic equation instructional activity, learners solve equations by identifying the square roots. They identify all possible solutions. Twenty problems are provided on this one-page instructional activity.
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Finding The Area Of Shapes

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the concept of computing the area using different shapes. They use prior knowledge in order to devise a formula for a parallelogram. Scaffolding is provided by the teacher to find the formula of area for...
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Perimeter and Area

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders develop strategies for finding the perimeter and area of large geometric figures. Through lecture and guided practice, 7th graders practice the strategy of dividing a geometric shape into smaller more manageable shapes...