Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Circles: Circumference and Area
The idea of perimeter can be applied not only to polygons but to circles as well. The same idea can be said for the area of a circle. (Continued. See "before the activity.") [Requires Adobe Reader.]
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Area of a Trapezoid
Eighth graders are given various dimensions of a trapezoid and are asked to find its area. This requires them to use the Pythagorean Theorem and to decompose the trapezoid into other polygons. Aligns with 8.G.B.7.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Applying Geometric Probability
The student will find the area of polygons and circles. Then, the student will use probablity to solve real-world problems.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Area
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart teaches students how to find the area of an irregular polygon.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Area of a Rectangle
Learn about the area of a rectangle with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition and interactive activities that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Area and Perimeter of Similar Polygons
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students move points to make diagonals in order to solve for area and perimeter of polygons. Click challenge me to answer practice questions.
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Areas Y Cuadrados
Reinforce your knowledge of the area of a quadrilateral by practicing with theses interactive activities.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Cemc: Math Circles: 3 D Geometry Ii [Pdf]
This worksheet provides a variety of 3D geometry questions requiring higher order thinking skills. Questions include; finding the surface area of a prism, surface area of pyramid, surface area of a sphere, and platonic solids.
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Regular Polygon Calculator
Use this calculator to calculate properties of a regular polygon. Enter any 1 variable plus the number of sides or the polygon name. Calculates side length, inradius, circumradius, area, and perimeter.
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Actividades Con El Geoplano Formula De Pick
This interactive activity will lead you to the formula that was discovered by G. Pick in 1899. Gather all the data obtained in each of the activities and make a connection between the interior points, the points on the edge and the area...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Find Perimeter When Given Side Lengths
In this exercise, students practice finding perimeter when given side lengths. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.D.8 Solve real world and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Perimeter Word Problems
Practice solving real world word problems involving perimeter. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.D.8 Solve real world and...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Students Only! No Teachers Aloud
The students will be introduced to area and perimeter. The teacher will pose a real-life situation in which the students will have a chance to explore an actual section outside to determine the area and perimeter of a set location.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Perimeter With Side Lengths
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice calculating the perimeter of various polygons.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: Maths: 2 D Shapes
Learn about the properties of 2-D shapes: circles, triangles, polygons, and quadrilaterals. Includes information, video, and examples about each, with games and quizzes for reinforcement.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.g Same Base and Height, Variation 1
Make the following triangles on a geoboard. Remember that the pegs are equally spaced in a square grid. Compare the areas of the triangles. Aligns with 6.G.A.1.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Math World: Hexagon
Gives a detailed overview of hexagons, particularly of regular hexagons. Be sure to use the links for unfamiliar notation or variable representation. This site gives formulas for inner radius, circumradius, parameter, and area of a...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 4.oa, Md Karl's Garden
The purpose of the task is for students to solve a multi-step multiplication problem in a context that involves area. Aligns with 4.MD.A.3.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Swimming Pool Math
Young scholars will use a swimming pool example to practice finding perimeter and area of different rectangles.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Polygon Review
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides a review of polygons and formulas for calculating perimeter and area in the form of assessment questions.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Braun Polygons
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a simple diagram showing the sides and triangles in a polygon.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Get to the Point! Coordinate Geometry!
In this activity, students use the Geoboard to determine the area of any polygon using coordinates.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.g Same Base and Height, Variation 2
This is the second version of a task asking students to find the areas of triangles that have the same base and height. This presentation is more abstract as students are not using physical models. They still determine the area of each...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Pick and Choose! Using Pick's Theorem!
In this activity, students use the Geoboard to determine the area of any polygon using Pick's Theorem.
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