Measuring Area by Counting Squares Bundle and Application Activity

Subject: Math, Measurement and Data

Type: Lesson Plan Bundle

Skills:

• Collaborate with peers and practice the "language" of math
• Name different situations when area is measured
• Define a square unit
• Use a square foot to measure an are
• Measure area by counting the unit squares and label an area with “x” square units or units squared
• Create their name on grid paper and find the area for each letter and total area for their name

Materials Needed:

• Pencils and crayons/colored pencils
• Centimeter or inch grid paper (1-2 sheets per student and 1 sheet for demonstration) or use printable
• Document camera or whiteboard

Printable Resources:

• Student Resources:
  • “Square Unit” (enough copies to cover a table or rug)
  • “Measuring Area” (1 copy per student) (1 copy for modeling)
  • “What is the Area?” (1 copy per student)
  • “Exit Slips” (1 copy per student)
  • Grid Paper (page 17) (1 copy per student)  
• Teacher Resources:
  • “Square Unit Poster (1 copy for display)
  • “Sample Name Example” (1 copy for display),

CCSS: 3.MD.C.5, 3.MD.C.5A, 3.MD.C.5B, 3.MD.C.6

File Type: PDF Document