Exploring Parallelograms, Part 2

Students define the terms base and height for parallelograms.

By Amplify Classroom

6th Grade

Math

Today’s Goals • Generalize how to calculate the area of any parallelogram using the length of a base and its matching height. • Explain strategies for determining the area of a parallelogram using terms such as base and height. (Writing, Speaking, and Listening) • Describe the relationship between a base of a parallelogram and its matching height. (Speaking and Listening) Additional Materials rulers