Unit Overview: Introduction In this mathematics unit, Year 4 students will explore the concept of area. They will develop an understanding of how to measure and calculate the area of 2D shapes, as well as apply their knowledge to solve real-life problems. Throughout the unit, students will progress from novice to master level, building their skills and confidence in working with area. Each lesson will include a variety of activities and resources to engage students and support their learning.

Lesson 1: Introduction to Area - Introduction: Introduce the concept of area and its importance in everyday life. - Learning Intentions and Success Criteria: Understand what area is and how to measure it. - Lesson Outline: 1. Discuss the definition of area and its units of measurement. 2. Measure the area of simple shapes using square units. 3. Complete interactive activities and games to reinforce understanding. 4. Engage in a class discussion about the importance of area in different contexts. - Activities: - Novice Level: Guided practice in measuring the area of shapes using square units. - Apprentice Level: Independent practice in measuring the area of shapes using square units. - Practitioner Level: Solve simple area problems independently. - Expert Level: Apply area knowledge to real-life scenarios creatively. - Master Level: Solve challenging area problems and explain reasoning. - Questioning: Use open-ended questions to encourage critical thinking and discussion. - Assessment: Observe and assess students’ ability to measure and calculate area accurately. - Plenary: Review key concepts and discuss any misconceptions. - Resources: - Video: “Introduction to Area” (link) - Interactive Game: “Area Explorer” (link) - Worksheet: “Measuring Area” (link) - Exit Ticket: Write down one real-life scenario where knowing the area of a shape would be useful.

Lesson 2: Area of Rectangles - Introduction: Review the concept of area and focus on calculating the area of rectangles. - Learning Intentions and Success Criteria: Understand how to calculate the area of rectangles. - Lesson Outline: 1. Recap the definition of area and its units of measurement. 2. Introduce the formula for calculating the area of rectangles (length x width). 3. Practice calculating the area of rectangles using the formula. 4. Engage in interactive activities and games to reinforce understanding. - Activities: - Novice Level: Guided practice in calculating the area of rectangles using the formula. - Apprentice Level: Independent practice in calculating the area of rectangles using the formula. - Practitioner Level: Solve simple area problems involving rectangles independently. - Expert Level: Apply area knowledge to real-life scenarios involving rectangles creatively. - Master Level: Solve challenging area problems involving rectangles and explain reasoning. - Questioning: Use probing questions to deepen understanding of the formula for calculating area. - Assessment: Observe and assess students’ ability to calculate the area of rectangles accurately. - Plenary: Review key concepts and address any misconceptions. - Resources: - Video: “Calculating the Area of Rectangles” (link) - Interactive Game: “Rectangle Area Challenge” (link) - Worksheet: “Area of Rectangles” (link) - Exit Ticket: Calculate the area of a rectangle with a length of 8 cm and a width of 5 cm.

Lesson 3: Area of Squares - Introduction: Explore the concept of area further by focusing on squares. - Learning Intentions and Success Criteria: Understand how to calculate the area of squares. - Lesson Outline: 1. Review the formula for calculating the area of rectangles. 2. Discuss the special properties of squares and their relationship to rectangles. 3. Practice calculating the area of squares using the formula. 4. Engage in interactive activities and games to reinforce understanding. - Activities: - Novice Level: Guided practice in calculating the area of squares using the formula. - Apprentice Level: Independent practice in calculating the area of squares using the formula. - Practitioner Level: Solve simple area problems involving squares independently. - Expert Level: Apply area knowledge to real-life scenarios involving squares creatively. - Master Level: Solve challenging area problems involving squares and explain reasoning. - Questioning: Encourage students to explain the relationship between squares and rectangles. - Assessment: Observe and assess students’ ability to calculate the area of squares accurately. - Plenary: Review key concepts and address any misconceptions. - Resources: - Video: “Calculating the Area of Squares” (link) - Interactive Game: “Square Area Challenge” (link) - Worksheet: “Area of Squares” (link) - Exit Ticket: Calculate the area of a square with a side length of 6 cm.

Lesson 4: Area of Triangles - Introduction: Extend the understanding of area to triangles. - Learning Intentions and Success Criteria: Understand how to calculate the area of triangles. - Lesson Outline: 1. Review the formula for calculating the area of rectangles and squares. 2. Introduce the formula for calculating the area of triangles (base x height ÷ 2). 3. Practice calculating the area of triangles using the formula. 4. Engage in interactive activities and games to reinforce understanding. - Activities: - Novice Level: Guided practice in calculating the area of triangles using the formula. - Apprentice Level: Independent practice in calculating the area of triangles using the formula. - Practitioner Level: Solve simple area problems involving triangles independently. - Expert Level: Apply area knowledge to real-life scenarios involving triangles creatively. - Master Level: Solve challenging area problems involving triangles and explain reasoning. - Questioning: Encourage students to explain the relationship between triangles and rectangles/squares. - Assessment: Observe and assess students’ ability to calculate the area of triangles accurately. - Plenary: Review key concepts and address any misconceptions. - Resources: - Video: “Calculating the Area of Triangles” (link) - Interactive Game: “Triangle Area Challenge” (link) - Worksheet: “Area of Triangles” (link) - Exit Ticket: Calculate the area of a triangle with a base of 10 cm and a height of 4 cm.

Lesson 5: Area of Composite Shapes - Introduction: Explore the concept of composite shapes and how to calculate their area. - Learning Intentions and Success Criteria: Understand how to calculate the area of composite shapes. - Lesson Outline: 1. Define composite shapes and discuss their characteristics. 2. Break down composite shapes into simpler shapes to calculate their area. 3. Practice calculating the area of composite shapes using the area formulas of simpler shapes. 4. Engage in interactive activities and games to reinforce understanding. - Activities: - Novice Level: Guided practice in calculating the area of composite shapes using simpler shapes. - Apprentice Level: Independent practice in calculating the area of composite shapes using simpler shapes. - Practitioner Level: Solve simple area problems involving composite shapes independently. - Expert Level: Apply area knowledge to real-life scenarios involving composite shapes creatively. - Master Level: Solve challenging area problems involving composite shapes and explain reasoning. - Questioning: Encourage students to explain their reasoning for breaking down composite shapes. - Assessment: Observe and assess students’ ability to calculate the area of composite shapes accurately. - Plenary: Review key concepts and address any misconceptions. - Resources: - Video: “Calculating the Area of Composite Shapes” (link) - Interactive Game: “Composite Shape Area Challenge” (link) - Worksheet: “Area of Composite Shapes” (link) - Exit Ticket: Calculate the area of a composite shape made up of a rectangle and a triangle.

Lesson 6: Area of Irregular Shapes - Introduction: Extend the understanding of area to irregular shapes. - Learning Intentions and Success Criteria: Understand how to calculate the area of irregular shapes. - Lesson Outline: 1. Define irregular shapes and discuss their characteristics. 2. Break down irregular shapes into simpler shapes to calculate their area. 3. Practice calculating the area of irregular shapes using the area formulas of simpler shapes. 4. Engage in interactive activities and games to reinforce understanding. - Activities: - Novice Level: Guided practice in calculating the area of irregular shapes using simpler shapes. - Apprentice Level: Independent practice in calculating the area of irregular shapes using simpler shapes. - Practitioner Level: Solve simple area problems involving irregular shapes independently. - Expert Level: Apply area knowledge to real-life scenarios involving irregular shapes creatively. - Master Level: Solve challenging area problems involving irregular shapes and explain reasoning. - Questioning: Encourage students to explain their reasoning for breaking down irregular shapes. - Assessment: Observe and assess students’ ability to calculate the area of irregular shapes accurately. - Plenary: Review key concepts and address any misconceptions. - Resources: - Video: “Calculating the Area of Irregular Shapes” (link) - Interactive Game: “Irregular Shape Area Challenge” (link) - Worksheet: “Area of Irregular Shapes” (link) - Exit Ticket: Calculate the area of an irregular shape made up of multiple rectangles and triangles.

Lesson 7: Real-Life Applications of Area - Introduction: Explore real-life scenarios where knowledge of area is useful. - Learning Intentions and Success Criteria: Apply area knowledge to solve real-life problems. - Lesson Outline: 1. Discuss different real-life situations where knowing area is important (e.g., gardening