This video begins the exploration of: How can I find the area, volume, or surface area of a geometric figure? We will begin by talking about polygons in the coordinate plane. We will use a real world scenario to find out how I can map my run to meet my distance requirement.

Originally released by Apperson, 2013. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 30, 2015.

What We Know vs. What We Need to Know (2:10); --What is a Good Way to Draw a Map of the Streets? (1:24); -- How do I Determine Whether my Run is Long Enough to Make the Team? (2:20); -- Solving the Big Question (3:24); .