Lesson Plan

The Volume of a Right Prism

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Does the volume formula work even if the measurements are not whole numbers? Class members work simple problems to find that the formula (area of the base) × (height) works for all prisms, independent of measurements and shape.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Spend some time to ensure the class can identify the base in the prisms
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils should be comfortable with multiplying fractions
  • Assumes individuals know how to solve one-step multiplication equations
  • 24th segment of a 28-part series
Pros
  • Shows all the arithmetic steps needed to arrive at the solution
  • Includes scaffolding suggestions
Cons
  • None
Common Core