1. Use different objects to cover the top of your table. Estimate first and then measure the area. object
estimate
maths books copies lunch boxes pencil cases playing cards
2. True or false? or
a) It took more playing cards than maths books to cover the table. b) I needed more copies than playing cards to cover the table. c) The area of a shape is the amount of space inside the lines.
At Home 3. How many do I need to cover my bed?
object
pillows cushions
estimate measurement
Finished Early? Draw a house in your squared maths copy. What is the area of your house?
squares
Recap I know that the area of a shape is the space inside it. I can measure surface area with many different things. I know that some things are better at covering surfaces than others.