Area of Triangles

Grade 645 min

aligned to Ccss.math.6.g.1 Find The Area Of All Triangles, Quadrilaterals, And Polygons Whose Edges Meet At Right Angles

Learning Objective

I can determine the area of triangles, including right triangles, using the formula A = ½bh.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

How to Find the Area of a Triangle | Calculate the Area of a Triangle

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 10 cm and a height of 7 cm? A triangle has a base of 12 inches and a height of 9 inches. What is its area? Calculate the area of a triangle with a base of 8 meters and a height of 11 meters.

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