Think about the shapes you used in your design and how you will calculate the area
of each one. What two strategies can you use to make it easier to find the area my shape was a rocket ship out of the shapes equilateral triangle 60 degree rhombux trapezoid regular hexagon and square all sides of every shape was 2 inches except for bottom of hexagon which was 4
There are two strategies you can use to calculate the area of each shape in your rocket ship design:
1. Break down the rocket ship into individual shapes: You can break down the rocket ship into individual shapes such as equilateral triangles, rhombuses, trapezoids, regular hexagons, and squares. Calculate the area of each shape separately, and then add up the areas of all the shapes to find the total area of the rocket ship.
2. Break down the shapes into simpler shapes: For complex shapes such as the equilateral triangle and the rhombus, you can break them down into simpler shapes such as right triangles or rectangles. Calculate the area of each simpler shape separately, and then add up the areas of all the simpler shapes to find the total area of the original shape. This strategy can make it easier to calculate the area of complex shapes.
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To find the area of your rocket ship, break it into small shapes like triangles, squares, and hexagons. Then, find the area of each shape, add them up, and you'll have the total area of your rocket ship! You can also break down tricky shapes into simpler ones, like triangles or rectangles, to make it easier to find the area.
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To find the area of my rocket ship, I'll break it into small shapes like triangles and squares. Then, I'll find the area of each shape, add them up, and I'll have the total area of my rocket ship! I can also break tricky shapes into simpler ones, like triangles or rectangles, to make it easier to find the area.
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To find the area of my rocket ship I'll break it into small shapes like triangles and squares. Then I'll find the area of each shape add them up and I'll have the total area of my rocket ship!
Use a ruler to make any measurements you need to find the area of each shape.
Refer to your formulas to find out which measurements you will need. Record your
measurements in a table.
Calculate the area of each shape you used. Find the area of at least one shape by
composing a rectangle. Find the area of at least one shape by decomposing it into
simpler shapes. Record your calculations in a table.
Shape Area Formula Measurements Area
Example:
Square
A = s2 s = 2 in. A = 4 sq. in :all of my shapes sides were 2 inches except for the bottom of the trapezoid which was 4 inches
| Shape | Area Formula | Measurements | Area |
|--------------|---------------|--------------|----------|
| Equilateral Triangle | A = (√3/4) x s^2 | s = 2 in. | A ≈ 1.73 sq. in. |
| Rhombus | A = d1 x d2 / 2 | d1 = 2 in., d2 = 2 in. | A = 2 sq. in. |
| Trapezoid | A = (b1 + b2) x h / 2 | b1 = 2 in., b2 = 4 in., h = 2 in. | A = 6 sq. in. |
| Regular Hexagon | A = (1/2) x apothem x perimeter | apothem = √3 in., perimeter = 12 in. | A = 9 sq. in. |
| Square | A = s^2 | s = 2 in. | A = 4 sq. in. |
For the Regular Hexagon:
- Perimeter = 6 x side = 6 x 2 = 12 in.
- Apothem = √3 in.
- Area of Hexagon = (1/2) x 6 x √3 x 12 = 9 sq. in.
For the Trapezoid:
- Area of the rectangle = base x height = 4 x 2 = 8 sq. in.
- Area of the small triangle = (1/2) x 2 x 2 = 2 sq. in.
- Area of the trapezoid = 8 + 2 = 10 sq. in.