Shapes on a Plane

Students playfully explore the area of shapes made up of rectangles and triangles.  This lesson is optional as it addresses standards that will be explored in greater depth in upcoming lessons.

By Amplify Classroom

Grades: 6th Grade

Subject: Math

Learning goals: Today's Goals • Define area as the amount of a plane that a shape covers. • Describe strategies for determining the area of a polygon on a grid. (Speaking and Listening)