๐ Topic Summary
Area is the amount of space inside a two-dimensional (flat) shape. Think of it as the amount of carpet you'd need to cover a room! To find the area of a rectangle or square, you multiply its length by its width. Remember to use the same units (like inches or centimeters) for both sides!
๐ Part A: Vocabulary
Match each word with its correct definition:
| Word |
Definition |
| 1. Area |
A. The distance around a shape |
| 2. Length |
B. The amount of space inside a two-dimensional shape |
| 3. Width |
C. The measurement of the shorter side of a rectangle |
| 4. Perimeter |
D. The measurement of the longer side of a rectangle |
| 5. Square Unit |
E. A unit, such as square inch or square centimeter, used to measure area |
Answer Choices (Write the corresponding letter):
- ๐ข 1. Area: ____
- ๐ 2. Length: ____
- โ๏ธ 3. Width: ____
- ๐ 4. Perimeter: ____
- โ 5. Square Unit: ____
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Use the following words to fill in the blanks: length, width, multiply, area, square units.
To find the ______ of a rectangle, you ______ the ______ by the ______. The answer is always given in ______.
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are designing a rectangular garden. You want the garden to have an area of 24 square feet. What are two different possibilities for the length and width of your garden? Explain your reasoning.
