Area of Regular Hexagons WORKSHEET
Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to determine unknown side lengths in right triangles in real-world and mathematical problems in two and three dimensions.
Area of Regular Hexagons WORKSHEET DESCRIPTION
This worksheet guides students through using the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the area of six regular hexagons.
In questions 1 - 3, learners are asked to first find the vertical height of an equilateral triangle inside the hexagon using the Pythagorean Theorem but are required to deduce how to use this to calculate the area of the whole hexagon.
Questions 4 - 6 simply ask students to calculate the area of the hexagons.
This activity will test students’ problem solving and communication skills and makes for a lovely extension to work on the Pythagorean Theorem, regular polygons, or area.
Why not challenge learners to devise a formula for their calculations?
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This area of regular hexagons worksheet is designed for students in 7th Grade and 8th Grade and aligns with Common Core State Standards.