Give your students a hands-on way to explore the area of composite figures using a shape they always have with them—their hand. This engaging activity blends measurement, decomposition, and accuracy strategies in a way that works beautifully from 6th–10th grade. Students trace, break apart, calculate, compare, and reflect… and no two final products look the same. Editable materials included! Inside the resource, you’ll get a guided PowerPoint introduction, editable work pages, an editable qu