Class VI

Introduction to Area

Lesson

Measuring Space

Area, is defined as the space within a 2D shape.

All these shapes have the same area as they all contain 5 square units each.

As well as whole unit squares, sometimes shapes might be composed of parts of unit squares. Take this shape for example.

So this shape would have a total of $3$3 whole square units, $1$1 half a square unit and $2$2 quarter square units resulting in a total area of

$3+\frac{1}{2}+\frac{2}{4}=4$3+12+24=4 square units

Worked Examples

QUESTION 1

Find the area of the shape.

$\editable{}$ units²

QUESTION 2

If the large square has an area of $1$1 unit², what areas do the smaller shapes have?

$1$1 unit² $\editable{}$ unit² $\editable{}$ unit² $\editable{}$ unit² $\editable{}$ unit²

QUESTION 3

Find the area of the shape.

$\editable{}$ units²

Outcomes

6.G.CPA.1

Introduction and general understanding of perimeter using many shapes. Shapes of different kinds with the same perimeter. Concept of area, Area of a rectangle and a square Counter examples to different misconceptions related to perimeter and area.