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Measure Area (Triangles)

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Overview:

Students use a ruler to measure the base and height of each triangle, then calculate the area of each. Designed for upper years students.

Learning Objectives:

Measure the base and height of triangles accurately.
Apply the formula for calculating the area of triangles.
Calculate the area of various triangles using the appropriate measurements.

How the Activity Works:

In this activity, students are provided with several triangles. They use a ruler to measure the base and height of each triangle. Students then calculate the area of each triangle. This exercise allows students to practise measuring and applying their knowledge of area calculation in a hands-on way.

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