Area of Polygons and Composite Shapes Sixth Grade Math Geometry Escape Room (2024)

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Grade Levels

5th - 7th, Homeschool

Subjects

Math, Geometry, Word Problems

Standards

CCSS6.G.A.1

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I had a sub and the students said they enjoyed it and the sub said the students were able to complete in the math block.

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Careen T.

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This resource was has been a fun review of area of parallelograms for my students as we enter our test prep season.

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Give students a fun and engaging way to practice and review 6th grade math skills with these challenging digital escape rooms! All of these activities are self-checking, little to no prep, and fully automated by Google Forms™. They can be used by anyone with an internet connected device (you do NOT
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Description

Can your 6th graders find the area triangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and composite shapes to escape the pizza shop? This sixth grade geometry activity is packed with challenging area word problems and challenges, and encourages active learning and collaboration. Polly's World Famous Polygon Pizza has five puzzles for your students to solve to show their geometry skills! This engaging escape room can be completed digitally by accessing a Google Form, or by using a printed version. Put your students' knowledge of finding the area of triangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and composite shapes to the test with five unique puzzle challenges. Problem solving skills and cooperation will come in to play as students work on these geometric pizza puzzles!

The digital escape room offers two options. Both options include the same puzzles, however option B breaks each puzzle down into steps and offers additional hints to allow for differentiation.

Included in this digital/print breakout:

Directions for both digital and print escape rooms
QR code and URL link to access automated Google Form™ for digital version
Printable clues to create a menu for Polly's Pizza and Puzzles for the printable version (same five puzzles as digital)
Detailed answer key
Success signs for students to take a picture with after they complete the escape room challenge
Options to use this online escape room for distance learning including detailed directions to create a copy of the form, and a Google Slide™ with to help students work out one of the puzzles (please note that this slide will require students to have their own Google Drives™. Having a Google Drive™ is NOT a requirement to complete the digital breakout activity).

This escape room was specifically designed for Common Core math standard 6.G.A.1. 6th grade geometry has never been so much fun! It can also be used by advanced 5th graders, or for review for older grades. Escape rooms lessons can be used for enrichment, review, to challenge early finishers, to encourage collaboration, or even for homework!

To complete the five puzzles in this geometry breakout activity, student must be able to:

Find the area of triangles
Find the missing base or height of a triangle when the area is known
Determine the area of a trapezoid
Calculate the area of a parallelogram
Find the area of composite shapes
Use their knowledge of area to solve real world math problems
Solve simple substitution ciphers
This particular lesson uses whole numbers, not decimals or fractions

FAQ

Do students need to have Gmail™ accounts? NO! Anyone with internet access and a tablet, computer, or even phone can complete the breakout.
How long will this take? That is the hardest question as the answer varies depending on each classroom, student, or group. Some students with a firm grasp on the concepts covered in this escape room will be able to complete the challenge relatively quickly (30 minutes), others will take 45-60 minutes or more. The form will not save student data, so if you are worried about your students not finishing on time, simply have them write their answers on scratch paper. They can then come back and quickly re-enter their answers and pick up where they left off.
Will students have to search the web to figure out the puzzles? NO! All of the information needed will be provided in the Google Form™. The math in this activity is all standards-based.

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Total Pages

2 Versions of the Google Forms™ Escape Room + Printable Version

Answer Key

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Teaching Duration

1 hour

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

CCSS6.G.A.1

Find the area of right triangles, other triangles, special quadrilaterals, and polygons by composing into rectangles or decomposing into triangles and other shapes; apply these techniques in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems.

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What is the polygon formula? ›

Polygon Formula

The important polygon formulas are: The sum of interior angles of a polygon with “n” sides =180°(n-2) Number of diagonals of a “n-sided” polygon = [n(n-3)]/2.

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What is the area of the polygon answer? ›

What is the Formula to Calculate the Area of Regular Polygons? The formula to calculate the area of a regular polygon is, Area = (number of sides × length of one side × apothem)/2, where the value of apothem can be calculated using the formula, Apothem = [(length of one side)/{2 ×(tan(180/number of sides))}].

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How do you answer escape room questions? ›

Here are some excellent tips for solving escape room logic puzzles:

Tip No. 1 - Look For Patterns. Look for patterns in the room. ...
Tip No. 2 - Look For the Obvious Clues. Pay attention to things that stand out. ...
Tip No. 3 - The Room's Story Isn't Random. Escape rooms start before the clock starts counting down.

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What if you fail an escape room? ›

If You Don't Escape: What Happens Next? If your team doesn't manage to escape, the game master will typically enter the room, explain the remaining puzzles, and answer any questions you might have. Some escape rooms might offer a consolation prize or a discount on a future visit.

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Can you solve an escape room by yourself? ›

Whether you enjoy the challenge of testing yourself or are unable to find a group to join, solo play allows individuals to experience the thrill and puzzle-solving of an escape room on their own. However, it's important to note that certain rooms may have minimum player requirements for safety or logistical purposes.

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What is the formula for the area of a polygon? ›

What is the Formula to Calculate the Area of Regular Polygons? Ans. The formula for calculating the area of a regular polygon is A = (n/2) * L * R, where n is the number of sides in the polygon, L is the length of one side of the polygon, and R is the radius of an inscribed circle.

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How do you find the area inside a polygon? ›

To find the area of a regular polygon, all you have to do is follow this simple formula: area = 1/2 x perimeter x apothem. Here is what it means: Perimeter = the sum of the lengths of all the sides. Apothem = a segment that joins the polygon's center to the midpoint of any side that is perpendicular to that side.

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