Find the area of a rectangle, square, parallelogram, and rhombus by multiplying the base by the height. A well-designed lesson has scholars first view a video showing examples of finding the area of a parallelogram before practicing on their own. The instructor makes a connection to other special quadrilaterals in the video.

Concepts

area of parallelograms, bases, height

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils cut the triangle from one end of the parallelogram and fit it on the other side to show how the formula for the area of a rectangle and parallelogram are the same
• Ask learners to take notes as they view the lesson

Classroom Considerations

• Individuals should be familiar with the shape of a parallelogram 

Pros

• Practice offers several levels of questions to allow for differentiation
• Includes an answer key for all practice problems

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 6.G.A.1 RST.6-8.7