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Area for Squares & Rectangles. Objectives. To understand the meaning of area To find the area of a square To find the area of a rectangle. Is there a building or home you would love to live in or own?. Perhaps you would like to live in this one?. or this one?.
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Objectives • To understand the meaning of area • To find the area of a square • To find the areaof a rectangle
Is there a building or home you would love to live in or own?
You do not have to be an architect to design your own home. http://www.eplans.com/
If a home is larger than the land where it will be built… Land:1,000 square ft Home : 3,0000 square feet
Suppose a designer… • creates a dress for a celebrity • a miscalculation occurs • the designer runs out of fabric to finish the outfit before the Oscars ceremony • what will happen?
When you hear the word area,what first comes to mind? Share some examples with your neighbor.
What do we mean by area in Math? • Area= number of square units in a figure. • Square units can be in inches, cm, feet, miles, meters, etc.
If each tile = 1 ft on each side, then, each tile = 1 square foot.
How many square units does a inch wide tile represent? 1 inch 1 inch
1 square inch = 1 square tile 1 inch 1 inch
A square is 2 inches on each side. • Find the area of this square
A new square • 3 inches wide per side • How may tiles does this square contain?
Number of tiles in a figure =AREA! 4 units squared
Find the area for this irregular figure. How many square inches is it? After you have found the area, explain your strategy to your neighbor.
1) Create an irregular figure 2) Have partner determine its area. 3) Switch roles!http://www.e-plans.com
Explain what “area” means in math? • Example: square feet of carpeting needed for a room • Think of 2 examples of area.
Find the area of these two different squares: The 1st square is 4 inches wide 4 inches The 2nd square is 5 inches wide 5 inches
A square tree house • has 8 ft side lengths • how many square ft is the tree house?
Have you noticed any patterns when finding the area of a square?
Area of a square=side x sideExample: 6x6 = 36 inches squared6 in. 6 in.
Is the area of a rectangle the same as the area of a square? Rectangle Square
Find the area of a window • 6 ft long • 4 ft wide
School Olympiads… • Class flag • 11 in. long 6 in. wide • How many square inches of fabric are needed?
Swimming pool… 1) A tarp must cover a rectangular pool2) Pool is 15 feet by 12 feet 3) How many square inches of tarp are needed?
Tarp=Pool Cover Tarp = Pool Cover Pool blanket to protect pool From leaves, winter snow, etc.
Artsy Al’s original gift… • place mat for aunt’s birthday. • 5 units long 7 units wide • how many square feet of material are needed?
Instead of counting the tiles, can you think of another way to find a rectangle’s area? Share your thoughts with the person behind you.
Think of a general rule we can apply to find the area of any rectangle? Width Length
Area of a rectangle=length x width Example: 5 x 4 = 20 cm squared
Wrap up: Area Area of a square Area of a rectangle