Unit 2, Lesson 2

How Do We Measure Area?

Grade 3

Warm-up

Which Three Go Together: Shapes with Squares

Which 3 go together?

Diagram. Rectangle partitioned into 3 rows of 3 of the same size squares, with alternating shaded and non-shaded squares. — B

Diagram. Square partitioned into 4 of the same size squares, 2 shaded and 2 unshaded. — C

A rectangle tiled with blue and white <span>same size squares.</span> — D

Activity 1

Create and Compare

Take a handful of square tiles.
Create a flat shape by connecting the tiles.
As a group, order the shapes from smallest to largest.

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Activity 2

Use Square Tiles to Measure Area

Your teacher will give you handouts with some figures on them.

Use square tiles to find the area of each figure. Each tile has an area of 1 square unit. Record your answers here. Be prepared to explain your reasoning.

Area: _____ square units
Area: _____ square units
Area: _____ square units
Area: _____ square units
Area: _____ square units
Area: _____ square units

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How Do We Measure Area?

Warm-up

Which Three Go Together: Shapes with Squares

Activity 1

Create and Compare

Are You Ready for More?

Activity 2

Use Square Tiles to Measure Area

Are You Ready for More?

Have feedback on the curriculum?