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Volume of a Pyramid Instructional VideoVolume of a Pyramid Instructional Video
Publisher
Corbett Maths
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Grade
6th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:13
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Technology
Video
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Closed Captions
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Year
2018
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Volume of a Pyramid

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All you need is the formula. Given the formula, a short video show how to find the volume of a rectangular prism. The presenter explains the different variables of the formula and uses it to find an unknown height. Worksheets provide pupils the opportunity to find the volume of right and oblique pyramids.

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Concepts

pyramids, volume of pyramids, volume formulas, volume

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Demonstrate the relationship between a prism and a pyramid with the same base and height
  • Lead a discussion on why a right pyramid and an oblique pyramid with the same base and height have the same area

Classroom Considerations

  • The class should be able to calculate the area of basic shapes

Pros

  • Contains application problems within the worksheets
  • Includes an answer key for easier grading

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 HSG-GMD.A.3 MP5 MP6

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