Area of a Garden

Area of a Garden is a Grade 3 measurement investigation that asks students to design a vegetable garden with exactly 60 square feet of area. Teams sketch different rectangular arrangements, consider splitting the garden into separate patches, and compare dimensions that preserve the same total area. The task turns area into a design constraint rather than a formula students apply once.

Use it in a small group when you want students reasoning about factor pairs, dimensions, and equivalent areas in a real-world context. The optional question about a round garden can extend the conversation for students ready for a challenge. Create a free account to generate teacher-ready lesson support for Area of a Garden. No credit card. 3 lesson generations for life.