Area Exploration with Everyday Objects

Everyday objects (e.g., books, notebooks, boxes)
Rulers
Unit square tiles.Provide students with a variety of everyday objects.
Explain how to measure the surface area of these objects using unit square tiles and rulers.
Ask students to estimate and then measure the area of each object’s surface.
Have students record their measurements and compare the areas of different objects.
Discuss the measurements and the importance of accurate estimation and measurement.