Measuring Area with Different Units of Measure

The video tutorial teaches how to find the area of a shape using a key to determine the unit of measure. It explains the use of keys in picture graphs to count items like votes and demonstrates how different grid paper sizes affect area measurement. The tutorial provides examples of calculating area using square centimeters and square inches, emphasizing the importance of checking the key for accurate measurement. The lesson concludes with a review of the key concepts covered.

What does a key on a picture graph indicate?

How do you determine the area of a shape using grid paper?

What is the significance of the size of the grid paper when measuring area?

How do you count the area when using square tiles that equal 1 square centimeter?

What should you check to ensure you are measuring the area correctly?