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Extend young mathematicians' understanding of area with a geometry lesson on trapezoids. Building on their prior knowledge of rectangles and triangles, students learn how to calculate the area of trapezoids and other irregular shapes using both both the tiling method and area formulas.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
area, area of polygons, irregular polygons, 2-d shapes, shapes, geometric shapes, geometric figures, area of rectangles, trapezoids, area of trapezoids, area of squares, area of triangles, area formulas, area of parallelograms, parallelograms, triangles, compound shapes, perimeter of rectangles, addition squares
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Instructional Ideas
- Supplement these lessons into an upper-elementary geometry unit of the area of polygons
- Display the example problems using a document camera or overhead projector
- Assign the practice problems as in-class and/or homework exercises
- Use the assessments as exit cards to monitor student learning at the end of each lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Note that despite the title, this lesson does not address the concept of perimeter
Pros
- Colorful diagrams clearly demonstrate how to break trapezoids and other irregular polygons into triangles and rectangles
- Lesson includes multiple examples that demonstrate the concepts being taught
- Short formative assessments are included with each lesson
Cons
- None