This Area of Composite Shapes: Lesson instructional video also includes:
To find the whole, add and subtract the pieces. A portion of a massive geometry playlist shows how to approach finding the area of a composite figure. The resource works with a couple different composite shapes to find their areas.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Using different composite figures, have individuals determine what shapes compose the object
- Lead a discussion on finding areas by decomposing a parallelogram into the shape
Classroom Considerations
- Requires learners to know the Pythagorean Theorem
Pros
- Links to additional videos on areas of shapes
- Shows how to find the missing lengths in the examples
Cons
- None
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