In the lesson linked below, students will use an area model on graph paper to multiply whole numbers. Students will learn the value of Algebra Tiles and name expressions represented by the tiles as well as represent and simplify expressions using the tiles.
Lesson guidelines: http://auhsdmath.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/60874470/1_0%20Teacher%20DirectionsMP%281%29.pdf
Area & multiplication: http://auhsdmath.pbworks.com/w/file/60874471/1_1Area%20%26%20Mult%281%29.pdf
What’s the expression: http://auhsdmath.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/60078986/1_2What%27stheExpression.pdf