Off the Grid, Part 1

Students formalize understanding of base and height for parallelograms without a grid.

By Amplify Classroom

6th Grade

Math

Today’s Goals • Calculate the area of a parallelogram or use a given area to determine the length of a missing base or height without a grid. • Analyze 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 and height of a parallelogram. (Writing, Speaking, and Listening) Additional Materials multiplication tables (as needed)