Polygons
| RESOURCE | GRADE LEVEL | MEDIA TYPE |
|---|---|---|
Calculating Rectangular AreaIn this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad measures Judge Trudy's land claim by using tarps, fence posts and a grid made with rope. |
3-6 |
Video |
Comparing Regular and Irregular AreasThe CyberSquad proves that the area of Hacker's land is equal to the area of Judge Trudy's land in this video segment from Cyberchase. |
3-6 |
Video |
Measuring AreaStudents calculate the areas of polygonal figures. They use hash marks to create square units and to count the units, including half-units. |
3-6 |
Lesson Plan |
Measuring for an Exact FitIn this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad must figure out how to construct rectangular lids to fit precisely on two different boxes. |
3-6 |
Video |
Perimeter and Area TogetherStudents recognize that rectangles can have the same perimeters but different areas. They are asked to calculate the perimeters and areas of different rectangles and understand the concept of maximum area. |
4-7 |
Lesson Plan |
Skate-Off: Final Round, Inez vs. RimmIn this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad learns what happens to the area of a rectangle when the shape enclosed by the perimeter changes. |
4-8 |
Video |
Skate-Off: Round OneIn this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad learns what happens to the area of a rectangle when the shape enclosed by the perimeter changes. |
4-8 |
Video |
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