Area Fun Using a Grid
Skill:
Determine the area of rectangles, squares, and composite figures using nonstandard units, grids, and standard units in number and word problems.
Area Fun Using a Grid
Build your own figures on a grid using unit squares to explore areas of rectangles, squares, and composite shapes in this activity.
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Open-ended question
If each side of the unit square is 1 inch, what will be the unit measure used for area?
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