|
Title:
| Math: Geometry: Area |
|
Description:
| These sites explain how to calculate the area of circles, triangles, rectangles, trapezoids, and parallelograms. Includes many practice problems and interactive games. There is also a link to blank grid paper so students can calculate the area of the shapes they draw. There is a link to an eThemes Resources on perimeter and circumference. |
|
Grade Level:
| 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
|
Resource Links:
| A Math Dictionary for Kids
Use this interactive dictionary to learn about the area of polygons. Click on the "Aa" link and choose the "Area" for the term's definition and exercises. Includes online area calculators for Rectangles, Parallelograms, Triangles, and Circles.
BrainPOP: Area of Polygons
Select the "Area of Polygons" icon to watch the animated and learn how to find areas of polygons. Click on the "Bob, The Ex-Lab Rat" link for a fun activity. NOTE: The web site is available by subscription only.
Area of Square
Learn how to find the area of a square, then do online practice exercises. Click on the "Next Lesson" link at the top of the page for area formulas and exercises on rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, triangle, and a circle.
Area
Learn how to calculate area by counting the square units. Includes illustrations and a quiz.
Area Formula Lab
This site has drawings of different shapes on a grid so students can count the units to use as the lengths and widths. Click on "Extra Area Grid" and print out the page so students can draw their own figures and then calculate the area.
ABC Teach: Area
This one-page PDF file has three practice problems on area of rectangles.
A+ Math: Flashcards
Click on "Geometric Area", then choose the number of problems you want to solve. This generates area problems using a variety of shapes. NOTE: The site includes ads.
Quia: Area and Perimeter Formulas
Try these four games to practice area formulas.
EdHelper: Quadrilaterals
Print this page and find the area of the quadrilaterals.
EdHelper: Triangles
Here are practice problems for finding the area of triangles.
EdHelper: Circles
This printable page has practice problems for circles.
EdHelper: Perimeter and Area
This page has area and perimeter word problems.
FunBrain Game Finder
This game offers a fun way to practice calculating the area of rectangles. Select a level of difficulty, choose "Area" and begin.
Area Formulas
Learn the area formulas for squares, rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, circles, ellipses, and triangles. NOTE: The site includes pop-up and banner ads.
Lessons on Area of Trapezoids
See examples on how to calculate the area of trapezoids. Click on the highlighted terms to learn their definitions. Scroll down the page to complete practice exercises. NOTE: The site has a link to a forum and has ads.
Lessons on Area of Parallelograms
Learn how to calculate the area of squares and parallelograms. Scroll down to try the practice exercises. NOTE: The site has a link to a forum and has ads.
Geometry Solutions: Formulas
This site lists the area formulas for many different shapes.
PBS: How Many Shingles?
This hands-on activity applies area formulas to real life situations.
Phenomenological Pizza
Here is a lesson plan on finding the area of circular shapes including pizza. This tasty lesson can be a fun and easy way of teaching and learning how to calculate area and it's the practical use of the acquired knowledge.
eThemes Resource: Math: Geometry: Perimeter
These sites include activities and lesson plans for measuring perimeter. Some sites feature interactive quizzes and games.
eThemes Resource: Math: Geometry: Circumference
Learn how to calculate circumference of a circle also known as a perimeter of a circle. Find out what radius and diameter are and learn how to find their values. There are links to eThemes resources on perimeter and pi number. Includes an animation, interactive exercises, quizzes, and worksheets.
|
|
Education Standards:
|
MO Standards:
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4
If you are an eMINTS teacher and standards have not been defined for your
state, click the button below to request that they be assigned to this resource.
|
