Find the Area with Multiplication - Lesson for Grade 3, Chapter - Area and Perimeter
In the lesson "Find the Area with Multiplication," designed for Grade 3 students as part of the Data, Geometry, Area, and Perimeter unit, learners will embark on an exciting journey to understand how to calculate the area of various shapes using multiplication. Through engaging activities such as the Flag Area Worksheet, Early Colonies Area Worksheet, and Horse Farm Area Worksheet, students will apply multiplication to real-world contexts, enhancing their understanding of how area serves as a practical aspect of everyday life. Additionally, the "Understanding Perimeter and Finding Area" activity will solidify their comprehension of how these two concepts differ and interrelate, reinforcing their mathematical foundation.
Understanding how to find the area is crucial for students because it builds a critical foundation for more advanced mathematical concepts they will encounter in the future. Moreover, mastering area calculation through multiplication fosters problem-solving skills and logical thinking, which are essential across various disciplines. By linking the concept of area to interesting historical and real-life scenarios, this lesson not only makes learning math fun but also demonstrates its relevance and applicability, thereby nurturing a deeper appreciation and enthusiasm for mathematics.
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Activity 1 / Flag Area Worksheet
Before beginning this simple exercise, you might want to test your children’s knowledge of different nation’s flag. Ask them if they know the flag of different countries and if they can identify the two flags drawn in the picture. Then, study the images in the worksheet carefully with your kids. There are 6 questions in total, and your kids will need to correctly answer them all. Read the labels, and then check the box for the correct answer.
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Activity 2 / Early Colonies Area Worksheet
You may want to ask your kids if they know who the early colonizers are before you begin this simple worksheet exercise. In the exercise, your kids will be practicing their addition and subtraction skills. The geometry problems in the picture require that your kids carefully solve the simple equations, and then look at the diagrams from the first colonies. Help your kids check the number sentence that finds the area.
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Activity 3 / Horse Farm Area Worksheet
A horse farm is a very fun place to be. There are a lot of activities to take part in, and also you get to see and ride horses! Ask your kids if they have ever been to a horse farm. If they have, they might be more excited to complete this fun exercise. Look at this worksheet with your kids, and test their understating of geometry. Help them calculate the area of all the horse pens, and then circle the ones that have an area of 24.
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Activity 4 / Understanding Perimeter and Finding Area - Quiz
This quiz assesses students’ ability to understand perimeter and use multiplication to find the area.
