6 Volume of Prisms

Unit 10 Measurement and Geometry

Lesson 6: Volume of Prisms

Goal:

Know how to estimate and find the volume of rectangular prisms and triangular prisms.

Essential Question:

When is finding the volume of a 3-dimensional used in the real-world?

APK:

1. A rectangular park is bordered by a 3-foot wide sidewalk. The park, including the sidewalk, measures 125 ft by 180 ft. What is the area of the park not including the sidewalk? What is the area of the sidewalk?

2. In your IN9, create and Effort/Understanding/Behavior chart, and rate yourself o a scale of 1-4 on what you think you will do today.

Before Rubric for Effort, Understanding, and Behavior

Vocabulary:

Use the following link to go to A Maths Dictionary for Kids, and look up the following word(s). Be sure to write the definition(s) in your IN9.

rectangular prism
triangular prism
volume

A Maths Dictionary for Kids

Check In Video 1

Learning Resources:

Watch the following videos. Be sure to take notes in your IN9.

In-Class Worksheet:

With your partner, complete the Reading Strategies and Problem Solving Worksheets.

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Check In Video 3

Reflection/ Summary:

1. In your IN9, describe the difference between the units used to measure perimeter, area, and volume. Be sure to write using complete sentences.

2. In your IN9, complete the Effort/ Understanding/ Behavior chart by rating yourself on a scale of 1-4 on how well you think you did in class today.

After Rubric for Effort, Understanding, and Behavior