Area Builder

This manipulative allows you to create shapes using colorful blocks to explore the relationship between perimeter and area. The game screen challenges you to build shapes or find the area of figures.

Resource ID#: 123028 Type: Virtual Manipulative
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Direct Link: https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/area-builder/latest/area-builder_en.html

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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 6, 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Java Plugin
Instructional Time: 15 Minute(s)
Keywords: Area, perimeter
Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative
Instructional Design Framework(s): Demonstration
Resource Collection: Mathematics - Grades 6-8 Existing Student Tutorials

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