Increase pupil understanding of formulas as they apply surface area and volume calculations to determine ratios of different prism sizes. The examples include both a cube and rectangular prism. 

Concepts

surface area of prisms, surface area, volume, volume of prisms, ratios, rectangular prisms

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask your scholars to complete the same problems after watching the video and explain their process to a partner
• Create similar problems for learners to practice independently

Classroom Considerations

• Expects an understanding of ratios
• The 25th lesson in this 40-part series

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Helps individuals understand the difference between the surface area and volue calculations

Cons

• Video is not engaging

Common Core

7.G.B.6