Instructional Video

Volume of Pyramids and Cones

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Now it makes sense why pyramids and cones have one third the volume of prisms and cylinders. Pupils watch an educational video to learn about the formulas for the volume of pyramids and cones. They see several worked-out examples completed by the narrator.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Have the class try some of the problems before viewing the solutions
Classroom Considerations
  • Fourth of six lessons in the Geometry - Surface Area and Volume unit
  • Scholars must have experience with applying the Pythagorean Theorem in three-dimensional situations
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Video shows each step of the required work
  • Provides a worksheet and an answer key
Cons
  • None
Common Core