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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Calculate the area of irregular and composite shapes by decomposing them into familiar shapes
- Apply appropriate units of measurement
- Solve real-world problems involving composite shapes

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Students will also be able to:
- Calculate volumes of composite 3D shapes
- Convert between different units of area and volume

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Students can:
1. Identify component shapes within a composite figure
2. Apply correct formulas for each component
3. Add areas systematically
4. Express answers in appropriate units

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How can we find the area of irregular shapes we see in real life?

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Teacher demonstrates breaking down a composite shape into rectangles, triangles, and circles. Example: Calculate the area of a house floor plan.

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Finding the Area of a Composite Figure | Area of Composite Rectangles

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In pairs, students will use Padlet to share and solve problems involving composite shapes. Each pair posts their solution strategy and comments on another pair's work.

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Using GeoGebra, students explore how changing dimensions affects the area of composite shapes.

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Advanced students investigate volume of composite 3D shapes using virtual manipulatives.

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Support: Simple composite shapes with whole numbers
Core: Mixed shapes with decimals
Extension: Complex shapes with circles and 3D volumes

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Quick poll: Students identify the shapes needed to find the area of a given composite figure

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Students create and share their own composite shape problems on a collaborative Padlet board, then solve each other's problems

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Students complete 3 progressive problems, showing all working out

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Students explain their problem-solving strategy for finding the area of a composite shape in their own words

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What was the most challenging part of finding areas of composite shapes? How did you overcome it?

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Complete 5 composite shape area problems from the provided worksheet

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Measure and calculate the area of a composite shape at home (e.g., kitchen counter, garden bed, room layout)

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Design a 3D composite shape and calculate its volume, showing all working