Hello my wonderful Grade 5 superstar! 👋
I'm Kashef and today we're learning how to find the Area of Parallelograms! A parallelogram is a slanted rectangle. The formula is the same as a rectangle: Area = Base × Height. The height must be the straight up-and-down distance (perpendicular). Ready to measure slanted shapes? Let’s go! 🚀
🧠 The Area Formula
Area = Base × Height
Height = 6 cm
Area = 10 × 6 = 60 cm²
Important: Use the perpendicular height, not the slanted side!
🎯 Let’s Find Areas of Parallelograms!
1. Base = 15 cm, Height = 8 cm. What is the area?
2. A parallelogram has base 12 m and height 7 m. What is its area?
3. A parallelogram has area 96 cm² and base 12 cm. What is its height?
🏠 Area of Parallelograms in Real Life
🏠 Slanted roofs and walls
🛤️ Parallelogram-shaped fields or gardens
🎨 Designs and patterns in art
🧱 Floor tiles or rugs that are slanted
🧪 Quick Area Quiz
Question: A parallelogram with base 10 cm and height 7 cm has area...
You are a Parallelogram Area Expert! 🎉🥳
Kashef is super proud of you! You can now find the area of parallelograms using base × height.
Even slanted shapes are easy when you know the formula — you're thinking like a real architect!