Math Curriculum

Level C
Unit: Geometry
Key Lesson 6.1.6 Area of Parallelograms

Lesson topic: Area of parallelograms

Instructor Materials

  • Teacher guide
  • Slides
  • Practice Problems resource
  • CCRS standard: 6.G.1, 6.EE.2c
  • Learning goal: Apply the formula for area of a parallelogram to find the area, the length of the base, or the height, and explain (orally and in writing) the solution method. Choose which measurements to use for calculating the area of a parallelogram when more than one base or height measurement is given, and explain (orally and in writing) the choice.
  • 6.1 Assessment and Practice Problems

Student Materials

Related Lessons

Preparation

If students need additional lessons before this key lesson, use these supplemental lessons.

     

     

     

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