Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Circle Sandwich
Eighth graders are presented with a drawing of a large square inscribed by a circle which is itself inscribed by a second square. They are asked to find the area of the circle outside the smaller square and compare it to the area of the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Area of Squares and Rectangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find the area of squares and rectangles. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Area of a Parallelogram
[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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Unknown Dimensions of Parallelograms Grades 6 7
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the unknown dimensions of a parallelogram given its area and another measurement.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Unknown Dimensions of Parallelograms Grade 7
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find unknown dimensions of parallelograms given area and one other dimension.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.rp Converting Square Units
For this task, 6th graders must inches to feet in order to find the area of a rectangular board and explain the error in the calculations made by the board owner. Aligns with 6.RP.A.3.
Other
Algebra Lab: Areas and Perimeters of Triangles and Special Quadrilaterals
Learn how to find the areas and perimeters of triangles and special quadrilaterals.
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Fraction Multiplication and Area
This fifth-grade lesson explores the area of a rectangle with fractional side lengths. We tile the rectangle with unit rectangles and show that the area is the same as would be found by multiplying the side lengths. We multiply...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Igd: Area of a Parallelogram
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.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Area of Triangles
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores the formula for finding the area of a triangle. Examples and hints are given to help students. A video clip is included, showing how to find the height of a triangle, given the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Represent Rectangle Measurements
Label the given measurements in a diagram. Find the side length of a square when given the area. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: Find Out Things About a Right Triangle
Gives basic info about a right triangle. Also students can substitute values for sides or angles in order to find missing values. The method for solving is then explained.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Measuring Metric Style
Using decimals and finding perimeter and area all while learning about the metric system.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Patios
Does bigger perimeter mean bigger area? Answer this question when you try this math challenge from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families series. Discover how understanding area and perimeter can be useful in real world situations.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Windshield Wipers
Test your mathematical aptitude with challenge exploring the concepts of measurement and geometry. Find the area of the windshield wipers to figure out who sees better in the rain, car drivers or truck drivers. An activity from the NCTM...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Keeping Cool
Is it better to by block ice or crushed ice? Use your logical reasoning and measurement skills to solve this challenge that compares surface area of block ice and the same block cut into three cubes. A one page activity from the NCTM...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Dance Space
In this activity, students students explore locomotor and non-locomotor movement and calculate the area needed to perform the African-American dance Zudio.
Other
Nearpod: Geometry: Fall Edition
For this lesson, 3rd graders will use multiplication to find the area of a rectangle.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: Find Out Things About a Square
WebMath will calculate the side length, diagonal length, perimeter, area, or volume, given the side, perimeter, diagonal, or area. This site also displays formulas for a square.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Find Base and Height on a Triangle
Identify the height of a triangle when given the base. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Shape "Monsters" at Night
Using Melanie Watt's book entitled Scaredy Squirrel at Night, this multi-day lesson allows students to apply information about Scaredy Squirrel's night time experiences and its fears as their final product model. Students will create...
Cut the Knot
Cut the Knot!: Polygons: Formality and Intuition
This is a very interesting site about polygons. The site begins by distinguishing between shapes whose sides intersect and polygons whose sides do not overlap. After this short introduction, you will find information regarding area and...
Cuemath
Cuemath: Triangles
Explore everything about triangles. Learn about the different types, important properties, and how to find its area and perimeter. Check out the solved examples and interactive questions for better understanding.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Numerically Equal
The challenge for this problem is to see if you can find rectangular shapes that have the same number for their perimeter and area. Solutions are available at this one page website.