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Volume of an L-Shape Prism Instructional VideoVolume of an L-Shape Prism Instructional Video
Publisher
Corbett Maths
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Grade
6th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
1:43
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
30 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2016
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Volume of an L-Shape Prism

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The formula works no matter the shape of the base. A short video shows how to find the volume of a prism when the base is a composite shape created by rectangles. Handouts provide the class members opportunities to practice the skill and make the connection to the volume of a prism formula.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

prisms, volume, volume formulas, volume of prisms, composite figures

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Review that the area of any prism is the area of the base multiplied by the height

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils should be comfortable calculating area of composite figures
  • Some problems require scholars to convert units

Pros

  • Contains an answer key for grading
  • Worksheets only focus on the content of the resource

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 7.G.B.6 MP2 MP5 MP6

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