Area of Rectangles and Squares
Students will calculate the area of rectangles and squares using appropriate units.
Key Questions
- Justify why area is measured in square units.
- Construct a formula for finding the area of a rectangle.
- Analyze how changing the dimensions of a rectangle affects its area.
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