Lesson 2: Area of Parallelograms

What are the properties of polygons, and how do they differ from other shapes like circles?
How can we find the area and perimeter of two-dimensional shapes, including irregular ones?
How does measurement help you solve problems in everyday life?

polygon
parallelogram
rhombus
base
height
formula

6.G.A.1

Help students understand the similarities between rectangles and parallelograms and move from using length x width to find area to base x height.
DOK 1-3

- Geoboards
- Online manipulatives

- Classwork/Homework

- Formative Assessment

- Exit Tickets