Area of Parallelograms and Triangles

Grade 645 min

Learning Objective

I can explain how the formulas for the area of parallelograms and triangles are related and use them to solve problems.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Area of Parallelograms | How to Find the Area of a Parallelogram

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Practice

14 min

6 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œA parallelogram has a base of 7 cm and a height of 3 cm. What is the area of the parallelogram? A parallelogram has a height of 8 meters and a base of 4 meters. What is the area of the parallelogram? A parallelogram has a base of 12 inches and a height of 5 inches. What is the area of the parallelogram?”

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