About This Lesson
Ever wondered how to teach the area of composite figures in an engaging way to your sixth and seventh grade students?
In this lesson plan, students will learn about finding the area of composite figures made up of rectangles, trapezoids, parallelograms, and triangles. Through artistic and interactive guided notes, check for understanding activities, a practice coloring worksheet, and a maze worksheet, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of this topic.
The lesson culminates with a real-life application activity where students will read and write about the real-life uses of the area of composite figures. This activity helps students make connections between the math they are learning and its practical applications in the real world.