Lessons for G.GPE.B.7
Area of a polygon from coordinatesBoxing a plotted polygon inside a rectangle and subtracting the corner pieces.Lesson
The distance formulaThe Pythagorean theorem between two points.Lesson
Horizontal and vertical distanceFinding the length of a segment that runs straight across or straight up by subtracting coordinates.Lesson
Perimeter and area from coordinatesComputing the perimeter and area of polygons drawn on the coordinate plane with the distance formula and decomposition.Lesson
Printable Worksheets
Area of a polygon from coordinates worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
The distance formula worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Horizontal and vertical distance worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Perimeter and area from coordinates worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview