Lesson Plan

The Volume of a Right Prism II

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Discover the difference between the capacity of a container and its volume. The 25th part of a 28-part series presents problems that require pupils to determine the amount of liquid a prism can hold. Learners must take into account the thickness of the container wall to obtain the inside dimensions. They work on other capacity problems, taking into account that the container is not filled to the top.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Lead a discussion on the difference between the volume of the container and the volume of liquid it can hold
Classroom Considerations
  • Assumes familiarity with how to calculate the volume of a prism
  • The opening exercise requires water
Pros
  • Answer keys include the worked-out solutions
  • Includes an exit ticket to gauge understanding
Cons
  • Part of the solution steps in problem three are missing
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