Measure Area of Irregular Shapes Guided

Overview:

Students calculate the area of irregular shapes by first measuring and calculating the area of rectangles. They then apply their understanding of rectangles to find the area of compound shapes. Designed for upper years students.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how to calculate the area of rectangles.
• Apply knowledge of rectangles to find the area of irregular or compound shapes.
• Develop problem-solving skills in measuring and calculating area.

How the Activity Works:

In this guided activity, students begin by measuring and calculating the area of individual rectangles. Once they are confident with this concept, they are introduced to compound shapes, which can be broken down into smaller rectangles. Students then use their rectangle measurements to calculate the total area of these irregular shapes. This step-by-step approach ensures students can apply their learning in more complex scenarios.

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