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After a tornado, an insurance company is in need of finding the area of a plot of land. Pupils use their knowledge of trapezoids and area formulas to calculate the area of the plot of land. The scholars work in groups to justify the trapezoid area formula.
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- Create area formulas for other types of figures
- Have groups create posters to explain how they determined the formula
Classroom Considerations
- Connects to Fencing and Roofing tasks
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