Lessons for 3.MD.C.5B
Area as coveringHow much flat space a shape takes up, found by covering it with copies of a unit shapeLesson
Iterating a single unitMeasuring by moving one copy of the unit along end to end and keeping countLesson
Measuring area with unit squaresCovering a shape with same size squares that touch without gaps, then counting themLesson
Printable Worksheets
Area as covering worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
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