Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand and calculate the area of different shapes, and apply your knowledge to create your own artwork.

Materials and Prep

• Pencil
• Ruler
• Blank paper or sketchbook
• Colored pencils or markers

No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.

Activities

• Activity 1: Drawing Shapes

Use your pencil and ruler to draw different shapes on your paper. Try drawing squares, rectangles, triangles, and circles.

• Activity 2: Measuring Sides

Measure the length of each side of the shapes you drew using your ruler. Write down the measurements next to each side.

• Activity 3: Calculating Area

Use the measurements you wrote down to calculate the area of each shape. Remember, the area of a square or rectangle is found by multiplying the length and width, and the area of a triangle is found by multiplying the base and height and dividing by 2. The area of a circle is found by multiplying the radius squared and pi (Ï€).

• Activity 4: Artwork Creation

Now that you understand how to calculate area, create your own artwork using different shapes. Think about how you can combine and arrange the shapes to make an interesting composition. Once you're done, color in your artwork using colored pencils or markers.

Talking Points

• Shapes are all around us. Can you name some shapes you see in your everyday life?
• What is the difference between the length and width of a rectangle?
• How do we find the area of a square or rectangle?
• What is the base and height of a triangle?
• How do we find the area of a triangle?
• What is the radius of a circle?
• How do we find the area of a circle?
• Why is it important to measure accurately when calculating area?
• How can we use our knowledge of area to create interesting artwork?