Lateral area and surface area are simple concepts, but calculating them is not as easy! Using formulas, learners calculate lateral area and surface area for the same three-dimensional figures. The resource discusses the formula variables and uses images to show what they represent.

Concepts

surface area, surface area of cylinders, surface area of prisms, pyramids, cones, spheres

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Encourage learners to color the area they are finding
• Before using formulas, discuss how to find the surface area by using the net

Classroom Considerations

• Uses concepts from the previous lesson in the 16-part series

Pros

• Examples provide a detailed, step-by-step solution to each problem

Cons

• Does not include problem solving or context within the examples

Common Core

7.G.B.6