Parallelogram Area
Grade 6th Grade · Math · 42 min· Illustrative Mathematics
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can calculate the area of parallelograms by composing rectangles.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 5:42
Area of a parallelogram | Perimeter, area, and volume | Geometry | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The area of a parallelogram can be found by multiplying the base by the height.
- 2
The height of a parallelogram is the perpendicular distance between the base and its opposite side.
- 3
A parallelogram can be divided into two congruent triangles, and its area is twice the area of one of these triangles.
Practice Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false & Fill in the blank
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“A parallelogram has a base of 8 cm and a height of 4 cm. What is the area of the parallelogram?”
Teacher Guide
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