1. Topic-
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| It's What's on the INSIDE that Counts |
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2. Content-
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| area, width, length, surface area, perimeter, 2 dimensional shape,
horizontal, vertical |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1. To introduce the concept of area as it relates to simple 2D shapes
2. To guide students as they measure the area of a shape by finding
the total number of area required to cover the shape
3. To transfer knowledge of multiplication to find a shapes area |
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4. Objectives-
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1. Students will learn that two different shapes can have the same
area.
2. Students will learn the importance of avoiding gaps or overlaps
when using manipulatives to measure the area of a simple 2D shape.
3. Students will learn to apply the formula for area to solve mathematical
problems.
4. Students will learn how area is used in real life. |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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1. Various manipulatives
2. Shape/Measurement worksheets
3) Formula worksheets |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1. What is Area?
2. How can I use manipulatives to measure area?
3. Are there other ways to measure area?
4. How is area used in real life? |
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B. Development-
1. Perimeter vs. Area
2. Use of measuring stations
3. Formula for area
4. Tiles, blueprints, landscaping |
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C. Practice-
1. Measuring stations
2. Using multiplication to find area. |
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D. Independent Practice-
1. Station Worksheets
2. Area Worksheet (multiplication)
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
1. Math Word Bank
2. Use of various manipulatives
3. Vocab Quadrant Sheet (to be done at home or with tutor). |
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F. Checking for understanding-
1. Written Work
2. Oral Responses
3. Daily homework sheets |
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G. Closure-
1. Review of objectives
2. Q and A |
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7. Evaluation-
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1. Content Assessments
2. Formal Assessments |
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8. Teacher Reflection-
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How did it go?
What I liked?
What I didn't like and how I could improve?
What did I learn? |
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